For Stonework, Brickwork, Or Cementitious Material (e.g., Marble, Granite, Concrete, Alabaster, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/240)
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Patent number: 9451866Abstract: The invention relates to a water-using domestic appliance comprising a tub for accommodating articles to be cleaned and at least one interior surface containing a catalytically active substance, said catalytically active substance being a polyoxometalate and the interior surface being likely to come into contact with water during operation of the domestic appliance. The invention further relates to a method for operating said domestic appliance.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbHInventors: Antonio Barrado Franco, Andreas Hanau, Hartmut Schaub, Klaus Schepers
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Patent number: 9061327Abstract: A hard floor surface care process comprising a process of identifying, cleaning, polishing, and protecting manmade and natural stone hard floor surfaces having a single surface or multi-surface quality. The hard floor surface care process comprising an acid reactive or nonreactive hard floor surface identifying process; an emulsifying solution, agitating, nano-scale particle impregnated polishing pad oscillating and toweling cleaning process; a polishing process utilizing a lubricating solution with a polishing chemistry or nano-scale particle impregnated polishing pad, and a protecting process utilizing a protecting chemistry selected as a function of the identifying process.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Inventor: Steven D. Azevedo
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Publication number: 20150038391Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention are both non-toxic and environmentally benign, and are effective at removing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic soils from a wide range of substrate types, including metal, glass, painted wall board, vinyl, concrete, and many others. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may be useful in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jos Simon De Wit, Mark Stanley Pavlin
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Publication number: 20150038389Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and water, optionally including at least one surfactant and one or more additional additives. The cleaning compositions of the present invention, which are non-toxic and environmentally benign, can be useful to remove many types of soils from a range of different substrates in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jos Simon De Wit, Mark Stanley Pavlin
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Patent number: 8940106Abstract: A composition including HCl, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, an alcohol, an ethoxylate, and a ketone is provided in a method for solubilizing calcium carbonate in an aqueous suspension or dispersion of calcium carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Green Products & Technologies, LLCInventor: John T. MacDonald
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Publication number: 20140335167Abstract: A consumer product comprises silane-modified oil comprising a hydrocarbon chain selected from the group consisting of: a saturated oil, an unsaturated oil, and mixtures thereof; and at least one hydrolysable silyl group covalently bonded to the hydrocarbon chain. The silane-modified oil is substantially stripped of substantially stripped of reagents prior to formulating into the consumer products, such that the silane-modified oil comprises less than about 10%, preferably less than about 5%, preferably less than about 1%, preferably less than about 0.1%, by weight of said silane-modified oil, of residual reagent comprising silicon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav PANANDIKER, Beth Ann SCHUBERT, John August WOS, Luke Andrew ZANNONI, Nathan Ray Whitely
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Patent number: 8821648Abstract: Multi-purpose cleaning compositions, in particular multi-purpose aqueous alkaline compositions for cleaning surfaces, and base preparations for this purpose. Such base preparations comprise one or more solvents that are at least partially water-miscible, one or more alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids, and water. Such multi-purpose cleaning compositions comprise at least such base preparation, a surfactant, a basifying agent, and water.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Rhodia Poliamida e Especialidades LtdaInventor: Wagner Lourenco
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Patent number: 8784573Abstract: A composition including HCl, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, an alcohol, an ethoxylate, and a ketone is provided in a method for solubilizing calcium carbonate in an aqueous suspension or dispersion of calcium carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Green Products & Technologies, LLCInventor: John T. MacDonald, III
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Patent number: 8747567Abstract: A hard floor surface care process comprising a process of identifying, cleaning, polishing, and protecting manmade and natural stone hard floor surfaces having a single surface or multi-surface quality. The hard floor surface care process comprising an acid reactive or nonreactive hard floor surface identifying process; an emulsifying solution, agitating, and toweling cleaning process; a polishing process utilizing a lubricating solution with a polishing chemistry or pad, and a protecting process utilizing a protecting chemistry selected as a function of the identifying process.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Steven D. Azevedo
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Patent number: 8728540Abstract: Textiles coated with aqueous compositions of silane quaternary ammonium compounds and alkali metal bicarbonates are provided with deodorization properties and protection from allergens, irritants, molds, dust mites, bacteria, and fungi.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Steven Bolkan, Christine Beneciuk, Melvin H. Czechowski, Mark Ventura, David Stott, Nicole Nguyen, Steven T. Adamy
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Publication number: 20140041690Abstract: Glycine is an organic compound that can be used in the making of a synthetic acid that obviates all the drawbacks of strong acids such as hydrochloric acid. The new compound is made by dissolving glycine in water, in a weight ratio of approximately 1:1 to 1:1.5. The solution is mixed until the glycine is essentially fully dissolved in the water. Once dissolution is complete, hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in the solution to produce the new compound, which can be referred to as hydrogen glycine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2011Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: GREEN PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventors: John T. MacDonald, II, John Thomas MacDonald, III
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Publication number: 20140031271Abstract: Multi-purpose cleaning compositions, in particular multi-purpose aqueous alkaline compositions for cleaning surfaces, and base preparations for this purpose. Such base preparations comprise one or more solvents that are at least partially water-miscible, one or more alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids, and water. Such multi-purpose cleaning compositions comprise at least such base preparation, a surfactant, a basifying agent, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: RHODIA POLIAMIDA E ESPECIALIDADES LTDAInventor: Wagner Lourenco
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Patent number: 8617317Abstract: Renewable, non-volatile cleaning compositions incorporating ethyl ester solvents are disclosed. Preferred compositions employ non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents. All-purpose cleaning compositions incorporating the non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents, further include an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant, an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, and water. Preferably the compositions are free of anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants and/or co-solvents. The invention also discloses methods employing the non-volatile solvent all-purpose cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: 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: 8585829Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting up to about 50% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition, a soil resistant agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition and water. Methods of cleaning coated and uncoated surfaces, and particularly stone surfaces, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20130296216Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for treatment, the composition comprising a fluorinated compound and a phosphate ester having at least one hydrocarbon residue having at least 6 carbon atoms. There is further provided a method of treatment applying the composition to a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Dirk M. Coppens, Leonardus A. M. Doelen
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Patent number: 8575084Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In an embodiment, the cleaning solution comprises an organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid, preferably lactic acid, while the surfactant is selected from the group consisting amine oxides, and the solvent is an alkoxylated alcohol, preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds. The cleaning solutions may also include other components such as colorants, fragrance enhancers, corrosion inhibitors, nonionic surfactants or other additives.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Jelmar, LLCInventor: Rosemary Gaudreault
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Publication number: 20130288935Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material, and methods for using the same in extracting or removing a hydrocarbon-containing substance from a substrate or remediating a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: GreenStract, LLC
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Patent number: 8569223Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid hard surface cleaning composition comprising melamine foam fibers, wherein the composition is packaged in a container.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Barger, Jacqueline Marie Duderstadt, Denis Alfred Gonzales, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 8569220Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. The cleaning solution includes the following components: a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid, preferably lactic acid, while the second organic acid is also a carboxylic acid, preferably gluconic acid. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of amine oxides, preferably lauramine oxide. The solvent may be an alkoxylated alcohol, preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Jelmar, LLCInventor: Rosemary Gaudreault
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Publication number: 20130269727Abstract: This invention relates to a method of cleaning rubber off of rubber-soiled runways that utilizes solvents that are at least partially bio-derived. It is surprisingly found that cleaning compositions that utilize novel solvents that are at least partially bio-derived are effective runway cleaners, while simultaneously providing an enhanced environmental and/or economic profile to the formulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: CHEMTEK, INC.Inventor: Michael G. Kinnaird
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Publication number: 20130130961Abstract: A method of treatment for inhibiting sulfur-based corrosion or scaling or for removing scaling from a surface including inhibiting corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, reducing corrosion caused by sulfur-containing materials, inhibiting scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials in gas, liquid or solid phase or any combination of multiple phases of materials, reducing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials, and removing scaling caused by sulfur-containing and sulfur-containing materials. The method involves contacting sulfur-containing materials with a composition containing a turpentine liquid. The method also involves contacting corrodible surfaces or surfaces prone to scaling with a composition containing a turpentine liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: GREEN SOURCE ENERGY LLCInventor: Green Source Energy LLC
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Patent number: 8361949Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment that can be used to remove a coating and/or stain from a construction material, such as anti-graffiti treatment. The inventive treatment uses a beta-dicarbonyl product.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Sylvie Touzet, Evelyne Prat, Florence Deschaseaux, Valérie Billebaud
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Publication number: 20120302485Abstract: A method and composition for removing stubborn stains that includes the application of a mixture comprising alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides, bleach, and water. A major advantage of the method is that the composition solution is strong enough to remove stubborn stains from soft and hard surfaces and restore original appearance and scent to old fabrics, yet sufficiently mild to not damage delicate and colored fabrics or pose a threat to the person treating the stain.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Beth Chester
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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: 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: 8231720Abstract: The formulations and methods disclosed herein are useful for cleaning materials. In particular, the formulations and methods are useful for removing microbial organisms, including in particular, fungi, molds, mildews, and other microbes, from the treated materials. Further, the formulations and methods are adapted to suppress and/or eliminate the growth of microbes, particularly molds, associated with the treated materials.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Inventor: Eric Von Knipe
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Patent number: 8206511Abstract: A method of cleaning an uncoated surface includes providing a composition having a pH of between about 7 and about 11 and applying the composition to the uncoated surface. The composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting between about 5% and about 40% by weight of the composition, a gloss-enhancing agent constituting between about 0.1% and 20% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting between about 0.5% and about 10% by weight of the composition, and water constituting between about 20% and about 94.6% by weight of the composition. The composition can be applied at least three times a week.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Melissa Collazo-Martinez, Minyu Li, Robert D. Hei
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Patent number: 8197605Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of at least one alkanesulfonic acid of formula R—SO3H, in which R represents a saturated, linear or branched, hydrocarbon chain containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, as agent for cleaning cement, mortar, concrete, lime, laitance and other derived products. The invention also relates to a method of cleaning cement, mortar, concrete, lime, laitance and other derived products using at least one alkanesulfonic acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Jean-Alex Laffitte, Bernard Monguillon
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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: 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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Publication number: 20120040880Abstract: A removal composition is described, having a plurality of abrasive particles, an organic amine, antioxidant, biocide, colorant, corrosion inhibitor, cosolvent, defoamer, dye, enzyme, light stabilizer, odor masking agent, plasticizer, preservative, rust inhibitor, surfactant, thickener, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; from 0 to 1% water, based on the total weight of the removal composition; and a ketal adduct of formula (1) wherein R1 is C1-6 alkyl, R2 is hydrogen or C1-3 alkyl, each R3, R4, and R5 is independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, R6 and R7 are each independently hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, a=0-3, and b=0-1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: SEGETIS, INC.Inventors: Lee R. RIETH, Matthew J. TJOSAAS, Dorie J. YONTZ
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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: 8044014Abstract: A water-in-oil (w/o) or oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion consists of an oily phase that includes one or more oils of vegetable and/or mineral origin, and/or synthesis oils, at least one non-ionic and/or anionic emulsifying surfactant, and an aqueous phase that includes water, characterized in that the aqueous phase includes at least one phyllosilicate, so as to obtain a fluid and stable emulsion over time. The use, the process for preparation, a concentrate of the above-mentioned emulsion as well as its process for production are also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Mexel IndustriesInventors: Roman Gerusz, Antoine Vanlaer
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Publication number: 20110079246Abstract: A method of cleaning an uncoated surface includes providing a composition having a pH of between about 7 and about 11 and applying the composition to the uncoated surface. The composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting between about 5% and about 40% by weight of the composition, a gloss-enhancing agent constituting between about 0.1% and 20% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting between about 0.5% and about 10% by weight of the composition, and water constituting between about 20% and about 94.6% by weight of the composition. The composition can be applied at least three times a week.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Melissa Collazo-Martinez, Minyu Li, Robert D. Hei
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Patent number: 7910532Abstract: Formulations for producing a cleanser for cleaning hard surfaces and method of using.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: Karin M. Johnson, Tracy Palmer, William A Farone
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Patent number: 7829146Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for neutralizing a stain on a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a composition that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the composition may be substantially removed from the surface to remove a portion or substantially all of the stain before being affixed to the surface. If a user desires to remove the composition from the surface, the composition is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the composition to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the composition may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, James F. Kimball, Marcia L. Santaga, Eric J. Minor
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Patent number: 7824503Abstract: The invention pertains to an aqueous composition having a pH of 3 or less and comprising the following ingredients, based on the total weight of the composition: a) 0.05-40 wt % of a polymeric thickener having —COOR groups, wherein R is independently chosen from H, OH, and a carbon-containing group, and b) 0.05-60 wt % of hydrogen peroxide, wherein the active oxygen content attributable to ingredient a) is at least 0.02 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, with the proviso that (co)polymers prepared from (meth)acrylate monomers are absent.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Wasil Maslow, René Gerritsen, Bernhard De Vries, John Meijer, Paul Albert Iacobucci
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Patent number: 7776158Abstract: Aqueous floor cleaning and/or care composition, containing, based on the total composition, at least 3% by weight of a nonionic surfactant of formula I: wherein R1 represents hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 18 C atoms, and R2, independently of R1, represents hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 18 C atoms, and the sum of the C atoms present overall in R1 and R2 is between 6 and 18, and R3 represents an alkyl radical having 4 to 18 C atoms, and R4 hydrogen or an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 C atoms and n is a number from 1 to 30 and m a number from 0 to 5.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Karl-Heinz Rogmann, Nicola Kriens, Heiko Faubel
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Publication number: 20100168256Abstract: The present invention describes the use of phosphoric triamides in cleaner and hygiene applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2007Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Frank Rittig, Volker Braig, Oliver Huttenloch, Patrick Deck, Johan Ebenhoech
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Patent number: 7741265Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
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Publication number: 20100113319Abstract: A water-in-oil (w/o) or oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion consists of an oily phase that includes one or more oils of vegetable and/or mineral origin, and/or synthesis oils, at least one non-ionic and/or anionic emulsifying surfactant, and an aqueous phase that includes water, characterized in that the aqueous phase includes at least one phyllosilicate, so as to obtain a fluid and stable emulsion over time. The use, the process for preparation, a concentrate of the above-mentioned emulsion as well as its process for production are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: MEXEL INDUSTRIESInventors: Roman GERUSZ, Antoine VANLAER
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Patent number: 7699941Abstract: Treated articles with improved water sheeting and soap scum repellency result from forming hydroscopic films on the surfaces of hydrophobic polymeric substrates treated with compositions, kits and methods that employ water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymers having: (i) a first monomer that is capable of forming a cationic charge on protonation; (ii) a second monomer that is acidic and that is capable of forming an anionic charge in the compositions; (iii) optionally, a third monomer having an uncharged hydrophilic group; and (iv) optionally, a fourth monomer that is hydrophobic. Treated articles exhibit a Water Sheeting Index of greater than 6. Treated articles may further exhibit improved soap scum repellency behavior compared to untreated articles.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Nicholas Pivonka, David R. Scheuing, Michael H. Robbins, Malcolm A. Deleo
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Patent number: 7700540Abstract: Cleaning compositions which enhance hard surfaces to exhibit excellent water-spreading and oil-repellency and therefore provide a “next time easier cleaning” consumer benefit contain selected copolymers capable of forming invisible, extremely thin hydrophilic films on treated surfaces. The cleaning compositions feature a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer having a first monomer capable of forming a cationic charge on protonation and a second monomer that is acidic and that is capable of forming an anionic charge in the compositions, and may contain an optional third monomer having an uncharged hydrophilic group and/or an optional fourth monomer that is hydrophobic. The cleaning compositions may further contain functional ingredients including surfactants, organic solvents and/or other optional adjuvants to enhance the cleaning performance and aid in preparation of the surface for effective delivery of the copolymer during a cleaning operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David R. Scheuing, Malcolm A. Deleo, Aram Garabedian, Jr., Sara Morales
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Publication number: 20100089420Abstract: Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation may comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments optionally include additives. Certain formulation embodiments are particularly effective for cleaning concrete.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: ON LEGAL GROUNDS, INC.Inventor: Robert Greenberg
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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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Patent number: 7658805Abstract: A concrete cleaning and preparation composition is described, which includes urea hydrochloride, surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers. Also described is a method of preparing a concrete surface, including pre-wetting a concrete surface, using a cleaning and preparation composition, including urea hydrochloride, a surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers, and rinsing the concrete surface. Furthermore, a kit for cleaning, preparing, and coating concrete including a cleaning and preparation composition including urea hydrochloride, and a coating is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventor: Jason J. Netherton
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Publication number: 20100004152Abstract: Synthetic microgel polymer compositions are useful for treating and/or modifying hard surfaces, in particular by promoting the hydrophilization thereof, notably in cleaning or rinsing operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Katerina Karagianni, Claire Pitois
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Patent number: RE41938Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits for masking and subsequent removal of oil, grease, rust and other stains from a variety of rough solid surfaces, including, but not limited to stone, concrete, asphalt, stucco brick, and ceramic. The methods include coating the stains with an opaque or translucent thin film of a composition that makes the stain practically indistinguishable against the background, exposing the coated stain to the elements, such as, sunlight, air, moisture, resulting in spontaneous transformation, degradation and subsequent removal of the stains from the solid surfaces. The compositions include a photocatalyst by itself or the photocatalyst combined with at least one of, a sensitizer, a dopant, a mediator, a co-reagent, a pigment and a binder. The role of a photocatalyst is to produce highly reactive species or radicals and initiate the degradation of a stain upon exposure to elements, such as, sunlight, air and ambient humidity. Artificial light sources can be used instead of sunlight.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nazim Muradov
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Patent number: RE44058Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising at least one surfacatant or at least one cosmetic vehicle and a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer carrying a functional group with an acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and which is capable of being ionized in the application medium; (c) optionally at least one hydrophilic monomer compound with ethylenic unsaturation with a neutral charge, carrying one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Eric Aubay, Dominic Yeung