Nonaqueous Liquid Patents (Class 510/371)
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Patent number: 6372703Abstract: A liquid non-aqueous detergent is presented containing a nonionic surfactant, a builder, a bleaching agent, and a cationic stabilizer of formula I, II or III: where the groups R1 independently of one another are C1-6 alkyl, alkenyl or hydroxyalkyl groups, the groups R2 independently of one another are C8-28 alkyl or alkenyl groups, R3 has the same meaning as R1 or represents (CH2)n—T—R2, R4 has the same meaning as R1 or R2 or represents (CH2)n—T—R2, T represents —CH2—, —O—CO— or —CO—O— and n is an integer of from 0 to 5. The solid bleaching agents in the stabilized non-aqueous liquid detergent retain their activity after prolonged storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Henkel Komanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Bernd Richter, Ulrich Pegelow
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Publication number: 20010003737Abstract: A fabric bleaching composition comprising a peroxy compound and a specified manganese compound is disclosed, as well as a process for bleaching and/or cleaning a fabric by contacting it with said fabric bleaching composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 1998Publication date: June 14, 2001Inventors: DIETER REINEHR, GEORGES METZGER
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Patent number: 6239090Abstract: A thickened composition and process useful for removing paint, comprising: a carbonate such as propylene carbonate or ethylene carbonate, a thickener such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), hydrogen peroxide and water. The composition may include additional cosolvents such as glycol ethers and alcohols such as benzyl alcohol, and/or dibasic ester (DBE).Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventors: Edward T. Marquis, Robert E. Baldwin, James R. Machac, Jr., Katty Darragas, Susan Aileen Woodrum
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Patent number: 6224827Abstract: The invention relates to a water-free alcohol disinfectant capable of destroying spores. Preferably, the disinfectant also contains an additional chemical sterilization agent, e.g., hydrogen peroxide, in very low concentrations within the range of between 0.5 and 3.0 percent of the weight of the alcohol solution. The disinfectant is usable in industrial contexts for bacteriological cleaning of surfaces, for example, inner walls in pipelines, conduits, reaction vessels, and other process equipment, without corroding or chemically attacking the material in such surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1997Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.Inventor: Fritz Lembke
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Patent number: 6207634Abstract: A non-aqueous liquid detergent composition comprising a bleaching agent and/or bleach precursor characterized in that said nonaqueous liquid detergent comprises less than 1% of free water.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Axel Meyer, Steven Jozef Louis Coosemans, Jean-Pol Boutique, James Pyott Johnston, Diane Parry, David Michael Wise
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Patent number: 6197734Abstract: A high wax content heavy oil remover comprises dipropylene glycol mono n-butyl ether, ethoxylated alkyl mercaptan, salt of an alkyl aromatic sulfonic acid, branched alcohol ethoxylate, d-limonene, and white oil.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Dotolo Research Ltd.Inventor: Jack T. Vlasblom
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Patent number: 6187739Abstract: A paste-form detergent composition containing (A) 20% to 58% by weight of a liquid surfactant component consisting primarily of a nonionic surfactant, (B) 2% to 40% by weight of solid builders, and (C) 2% to 40% by weight of a solid bleaching component consisting of a peroxygen-containing oxidizing agent and a bleach activator, based on the weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1998Date of Patent: February 13, 2001Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Thomas Merz, Khalil Shamayeli, Guenther Amberg, Heinz-Manfred Wilsberg
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Patent number: 6177395Abstract: Compositions particularly suitable for the cleaning of carpets comprise: a peroxygen bleach; an alcohol having the formula R—OH wherein R is linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and a second solvent selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic solvent comprising one or more ether groups and having a solubility in water higher than 10 ml per 100 ml at 25° C.; a polyol hydrophilic solvent having a solubility in water higher than 10 ml per 100 ml at 25° C.; a hydrophobic solvent having a solubility in water lower than 10 ml per 100 ml at 25° C.; and mixtures thereof; at a weight ratio of said alcohol to said second solvent of 1:10 to 1:1.1. The compositions are particularly suitable for the cleaning of carpets, resulting in improved overall stain removal performance, especially on particulate stains, greasy/oily stains, bleachable stains, and/or enzymatic stains.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lorena Silvaggi, Floriana Raso
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Patent number: 6162775Abstract: An anhydrous foaming cleansing composition for topical application to the man skin, comprising an anionic surfactant, glycerine, polyethylene glycol, and a water insoluble benefit agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1999Date of Patent: December 19, 2000Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Suree Methmanus-Spaltro
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Patent number: 6096700Abstract: A non-chrome process for the pretreatment of substrate surfaces to simultaneously clean them and improve their bonding strength for organic coatings such as adhesives, protective primers, sealants, paints, composites and similar materials conventionally bonded to such substrates, including non-chromated or chromated curable organic resin protective coatings applied directly to bare aluminum substrates. The invention involves the use of novel wipe solvent compositions containing a major volume of an environmentally-safe volatile organic solvent which has a low composite vapor pressure or is otherwise exempt from federal, state or local regulations, and a minor volume of a polyfunctional coupling agent, preferably of the silane type.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1998Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Assignee: Northrop Grumman CorporationInventors: John Douglas Weir, Joanne Swiderski McLaughlin
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Patent number: 6042749Abstract: A mixed solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane and at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and perfluorohexane as the essential components, or a mixed solvent composition comprising dichloropentafluoropropane, an alcohol and at least one component selected from the group consisting of 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane and perfluorohexane.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: AG Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenroh Kitamura, Michino Ikehata, Masaaki Tsuzaki
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Patent number: 6040284Abstract: This invention concerns a composition useful as a paint remover, comprising: alkylene carbonate such as propylene carbonate or ethylene carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water, and optionally an alcohol such as benzyl alcohol. In another broad respect, this invention concerns a process for removing paint, comprising: applying a composition containing alkylene carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water to a painted surface for a time and under conditions effective to cause blistering or bubbling of the paint. In another broad respect, this invention is a composition useful as a paint remover, comprising: dialkyl carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water, optionally containing an alcohol, optionally containing a glycol ether. In another broad respect, this invention is a process for removing paint, comprising: applying a composition containing dialkyl carbonate, hydrogen peroxide, and water to a painted surface for a time and under conditions effective to cause blistering or bubbling of the paint.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventors: Edward T. Marquis, Robert E. Baldwin
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Patent number: 5977051Abstract: A cleaning and dusting composition, particularly useful as a treatment for dusting implements such as a cloth or feather duster, comprised of a high quality natural wax in an alcohol solution. In the preferred embodiment, a near-saturated solution of lanolin in denatured ethyl alcohol is employed to provide a rapidly drying, non-smear, low residue, and safe dusting treatment composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Joe A. Dominguez, Jr.Inventor: Joe A. Dominguez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5965505Abstract: There is a provided a detergent composition containing: (a) a heavy metal ion sequestrant; and (b) an organic peroxyacid bleaching system wherein a means is provided for delaying the release to a wash solution of said peroxyacid bleach relative to the release of said heavy metal ion sequestrant. Preferably said composition additionally contains (c) a water soluble builder wherein a means is provided for delaying the release to a wash solution of said peroxyacid bleach relative to the release of said water soluble builder. A pretreat wash method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1997Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gerard Marcel Baillely, Janice Jeffrey, John Scott Park, Barry Stoddart
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Patent number: 5916481Abstract: Low hue photobleaching compositions comprising organosilicon(IV) phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanines having Q-band absorption maxima at wavelengths greater than 660 nm and increased triplet state yields whereby production of singlet oxygen is increased. Use of Si.sup.4+ phthalocyanine and naphthalocyanines compounds in photobleaching compositions allows for formulation of low hue laundry compositions, bleach compositions, and hard surface cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: June 29, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Alan David Willey
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Patent number: 5880083Abstract: A substantially non-aqueous, free-flowing, storable liquid washing or cleaning formulation comprising:A) from more than 20 to less than 78% by weight of at least one nonionic surfactant;B) from 0.1 to 25% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant;C) from 1 to less than 20% by weight of at least one water-soluble builder; andD) from more than 20 to 35% by weight of at least one bleaching agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Hans-Josef Beaujean, Christian Block, Rainer Hofmann, Dieter Legel, Rudolf Lind, Josef Penninger, Bernd Richter, Reiner Schackmann, Karl Schwadtke
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Patent number: 5872092Abstract: Disclosed are nonaqueous, bleach-containing liquid laundry detergent compositions which are in the form of a suspension of particulate material, including peroxygen bleaching agent and an alkyl sulfate anionic surfactant, dispersed in a liquid phase containing an alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant and a nonaqueous, low-polarity organic solvent. Such compositions provide especially desirable cleaning and bleaching of fabrics laundered therewith and also exhibit especially desirable chemical and phase stability.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Josephine L. Kong-Chan, Kathleen B. Hunter
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Patent number: 5849678Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1997Date of Patent: December 15, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
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Patent number: 5827454Abstract: A mixed solvent composition, for cleaning electronic components, which consists essentially of dichloropentafluoropropane and 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1996Date of Patent: October 27, 1998Assignee: AG Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kitamura Kenroh, Ikehata Michino, Tsuzaki Masaaki
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Patent number: 5814592Abstract: Disclosed are non-aqueous, particulate-containing liquid laundry detergent compositions which are in the form of a suspension of particulate material, preferably including peroxygen bleaching agent and an organic detergent builder, dispersed in a liquid phase structured with a surfactant and elasticized with finely divided particulate material such as silica or titanium dioxide. Such compositions provide especially desirable cleaning and bleaching of fabrics laundered therewith and also exhibit especially desirable pourability and chemical and phase stability.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jay I. Kahn, Mark A. Smerznak, Axel Meyer, Angela L. Garland, Vincent J. Becks, Jean-Pol Boutique
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Patent number: 5759981Abstract: Treatment of textiles whereby the textiles are contacted with a medium comprising a bleach, anionic species and a neutralizing system for the anionic species, wherein the neutralizing system comprises quaternary ammonium compounds. The composition for textile treatment contains less than 10% by weight of water, and is essentially free of alkanolamines. The composition may further contain a metallo catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Mark William Glogowski, Frederick Edward Hardy, James Pyott Johnston, Regine Labeque, Bruce Prentiss Murch, Rajan Keshav Panandiker
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Patent number: 5712234Abstract: Graffiti removers particularly useful for removing permanent ink from painted surfaces are disclosed. The graffiti removers include a dye solvent (a pyrrolidone or a lactone), a dye non-solvent (a glycol ether ester or a glycol diether), and a dye bleaching agent (an oxidizing agent, reducing agent, or base). The dye bleaching agent is the key to eliminating the problem of "ghosting" that is observed when conventional graffiti removers are used to remove permanent marker ink graffiti.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Arco Chemical Technology, L.P.Inventor: Daniel B. Pourreau
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Patent number: 5652207Abstract: Novel bleaches, a method for bleaching substrates using these materials and detergent compositions containing same are reported. The bleaches are phosphinoyl imines. Substrates such as fabrics may be bleached in an aqueous solution containing the phosphinoyl imines and a peroxygen compound.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1996Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Naresh Dhirajlal Ghatlia
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Patent number: 5545344Abstract: A phosphate-free liquid dishwashing composition containing at least one protease enzyme and an amylase enzyme has been found to be very useful as an automatic dishwasher composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1994Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Patrick Durbut, Fahim Ahmed, Julien Drapier