Cream; Paste; Gel; Solid, Shaped Article; Or Gas-propelled Composition (e.g., Bar, Aerosol, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/396)
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Patent number: 11052431Abstract: The present technology relates to various cleaning compositions and their methods of use in industrial facilities such as ethanol and biofuel producing vessels. Cleaning compositions according to the present technology may be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) as designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The cleaning compositions of the present technology may effectively remove biofilm buildup and/or spent grain residue from industrial fermentation vessels and associated apparatus. Various embodiments of the cleaning composition may comprise various surfactants, chelators, acids, bases, and/or defoamers. Some embodiments of the cleaning composition may comprise a gluconate, a glucoside, a strong acid or base, and/or a defoamer.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Clear Solutions USA, LLCInventor: Lance Renfrow
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Patent number: 10370622Abstract: A soap bar comprising: (a) 25 to 85% by weight, based on the total weight of the bar, of fatty acid soap; (b) 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the bar, of at least one silver (I) compound having a selected silver ion solubility, wherein at 25° C., a 1 wt % solution of the bar in water has a pH of from 9 to 11.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: CONOPCO, INC.Inventors: Prem Chandar, Guohui Wu, Nitish Kumar, Vamsi Krishna Manthena, Kalpana Kamalakar Nayak, Vibhav Ramrao Sanzgiri, Anat Shiloach
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Patent number: 10144908Abstract: Method of cleansing human skin employing an aqueous soap composition comprising of fatty acid soap, at least one silver (I) compound having a silver ion solubility (in water at 25° C.) of at least 1×10?4 mol/L, and water, which composition provides biocidal activity against Gram positive bacteria in particular S. aureus, in relatively short contact periods.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Prem Chandar, Guohui Wu, Nitish Kumar, Vamsi Krishna Manthena, Vibhav Ramrao Sanzgiri, Anat Shiloach
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Publication number: 20150087575Abstract: Compositions and apparatus are provided for releasing a cleaning agent with an encapsulation material. An abrasive material and an encapsulation material are disposed within a cleaning product. The encapsulation material is configured to release contents in a cleaning event. A cleaning agent is sorbed by the encapsulation material and configured to be released from the encapsulation material during the event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: THE DIAL CORPORATIONInventors: Joan M. Bergstrom, Gregory A. Konishi, Travis T. Yarlagadda, Catherine Schmit
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Patent number: 8859487Abstract: A perfume tester or perfume includes a granule containing a friable peripheral portion incorporating fragrant compounds, which disintegrates as a perfumed powder when the granule is applied onto the skin. A method for making the perfume tester or perfume is by granulation, and the granule can be used in particular for perfume testing.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Laboratoires Docteur Gaetano ZanniniInventors: Jean-Pierre Mathonnet, Gaetano Zannini
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Patent number: 8846595Abstract: Methods of making a (e.g. dilute) cleaning solution from a hydrogel cleaning concentrate, packages of hydrogel cleaning concentrate, and methods of making a hydrogel cleaning concentrate are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Robin E. Wright, Sonja K. Belgrade, Mitchell T. Johnson, Richard L. Walter, John M. Brandner, Narina Y. Stepanova, James W. Zurawski
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Patent number: 8680031Abstract: Exfoliating compositions, such as soaps, scrubs, and muds, for conditioning skin. The compositions include a carrier and particles that are insoluble in the carrier. The carrier may include one of more of a surfactant and an emollient, among other ingredients. The particles preferably include calcium carbonate, one or more phyllosilicates, and a quartz group tectosilicate, preferably have a calcium carbonate equivalent of less than 90%, and preferably embody a schistose texture. The exfoliating compositions with such particles have unexpected moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Roanoke CollegeInventor: DorothyBelle Poli
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Patent number: 8440600Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
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Patent number: 8357645Abstract: The present invention relates to semi-rigid gels, methods of manufacture and uses thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2008Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Gregory M. Glenn, Serena Stephenson, Nikita R. Manalo, David Lestage, Marc Privitera
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Publication number: 20120321681Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Aicha Dkidak, Martin Ian James
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Publication number: 20120321680Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Aicha Dkidak, Martin Ian James
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Publication number: 20120231987Abstract: A gelled cleaning composition is provided that includes a standard temperature and pressure (STP) liquid oil or STP malleable wax present from 0.1 to 9.9 total weight percent. An emulsifier is present from 0.01 to 10 total weight percent, along with an alkylene glycol present from 0.002 to 11 total weight percent. A microemulsion is present in the composition from 0.2 to 15 total weight percent. Water forms a majority of the composition such that the composition is monophasic for at least 4 months storage at 20° Celsius. The composition is well suited for use in a process to remove a lipophlic substance from hands or an inanimate substrate by applying the composition and after allow sufficient time for the substance to be softened or solubilized, removing the composition and at least a portion of the substance. Silicone gaskets, as well as other cured resins and paints are readily removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventor: Claudia E. Britton
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Patent number: 8236864Abstract: Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities affected (increased or reduced, e.g. gels broken) by the indirect or direct action of a composition that contains at least one fatty acid that has been affected, modified or reacted with an alkali metal base, an alkali earth metal base, ammonium base, and/or organic base compound, optionally with an alkali metal halide salt, an alkali earth metal halide salt, and/or an ammonium halide salt. The composition containing the resulting saponification product is believed to either act as a co-surfactant with the VES itself to increase viscosity and/or possibly by disaggregating or otherwise affecting the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid. In a specific, non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant may have its viscosity broken with a composition containing naturally-occurring fatty acids in canola oil or corn oil affected with CaOH, MgOH, NaOH and the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: James B. Crews
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Patent number: 8163686Abstract: A dishwasher detergent delivery cartridge comprises a plurality of unit dose elements of a dishwasher detergent composition, the composition being a substantially coherent mass and comprising at least 20 wt % of methyl glycine diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof and/or of glutamic diacetic acid and/or a salt thereof. Such compositions have been found to have excellent stability and/or performance in multi-dose applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Karl-Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
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Publication number: 20120084933Abstract: A unit dose for cleaning an unsanitary surface, such as a toilet bowl. The unit dose comprises a water dispersible shell containing granules defining a core. The granules obviate the need for sheet material in the unit dose and provide cleaning efficacy when submerged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Kerry Andrew Vetter, Hirotaka Uchiyama, Glenn Allen Bradbury, Adam Robert-George Shafer, Joseph Michael Gaines, Francisco Go Lao, JR., Gregory Clegg Spooner
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Patent number: 8044106Abstract: Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities affected (increased or reduced) by the indirect or direct action of a composition that contains at least one fatty acid that has been affected, modified or reacted with an alkali metal halide salt, an alkaline earth metal halide salt, and/or an ammonium salt and a water soluble base. The composition containing the resulting saponification product is believed to either act as a co-surfactant with the VES itself to increase viscosity and/or possibly by disaggregating or otherwise affecting the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid. In a non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant has its viscosity broken with a composition containing naturally-occurring fatty acids in canola oil reacted with a water soluble base such as NaOH, KOH, NH4OH, and the like with an alkali halide salt such as CaCl2, MgCl2, NaCl, NH4Cl and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: James B. Crews
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Patent number: 7919447Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: S.C. Johnson, IncInventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
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Publication number: 20100322874Abstract: Compliant liquid-free cleaning compositions and methods for using the same are provided. A composition that is pliable and putty-like that can be rolled and pressed onto dirt to clean the dirt off of a surface is provided. The composition can be used on hands, household surfaces, countertops, or any item displaying dirt. The invention eliminates the need for using water-based or other liquid cleansers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventor: Hans O. Ribi
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Patent number: 7728044Abstract: Fluids viscosified with viscoelastic surfactants (VESs) may have their viscosities affected (increased or reduced, e.g. gels broken) by the indirect or direct action of a composition that contains at least one fatty acid that has been affected, modified or reacted with an alkali metal base, an alkali earth metal base, ammonium base, and/or organic base compound, optionally with an alkali metal halide salt, an alkali earth metal halide salt, and/or an ammonium halide salt. The composition containing the resulting saponification product is believed to either act as a co-surfactant with the VES itself to increase viscosity and/or possibly by disaggregating or otherwise affecting the micellar structure of the VES-gelled fluid. In a specific, non-limiting instance, a brine fluid gelled with an amine oxide surfactant may have its viscosity broken with a composition containing naturally-occurring fatty acids in canola oil or corn oil affected with CaOH, MgOH, NaOH and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: James B. Crews
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Patent number: 7517846Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 7427587Abstract: A cleaning and polishing composition contains mineral spirits, a first abrasive component of particles having a median size in a range of 1-4 microns, a second abrasive component of particles having a median size in a range of 15-30 microns and a fatty acid. The composition is a free flowing liquid having the viscosity of mineral spirits and has the ability to provide a long lasting finish. After cleaning and polishing an aluminum surface and after several weeks of rough use, the surface may be washed and looks like a newly polished surface. A preferred composition is 85-90% mineral spirits, balance stearic acid and aluminum oxide. The median particle size of the abrasive is less than about six microns and a sizeable fraction is below one micron.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2005Date of Patent: September 23, 2008Inventor: Gordon K. Crissey
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Patent number: 7012056Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous effervescent liquid cleaning composition which upon contact with water provides effervescent action, and which comprises at least 5% wt of a surfactant and a dissolved gas in a sufficient amount to provide the effervescent action, said gas having a higher solubility in an aqueous surfactant-containing composition than in water. It has been found that this composition is easy to produce at affordable cost and gives consumer perceivable benefits.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USAInventor: Neeraj Gupta
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Patent number: 6916770Abstract: A multi-functional concentrate composition which can be utilized to impart a desired color to a polymeric material and improve the processability thereof. The composition comprises at least one pigment, a blowing or foaming agent, and a binder component which at least allows the polymeric material to be processed at lower pressures than would otherwise be necessary for the same composition without the blowing agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Polyone CorporationInventor: Norman E. Nitzsche
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Patent number: 6828291Abstract: A composition including at least one solvent for cured product and at least one gelling or solidifying agent. The invention also provides a composition described above which is in the form of a soft solid, for example, in the form of a stick. A pack is also provided, comprising (i) a shaped mass of a composition, which includes at least one solvent for a cured product and at least one gelling or solidifying agent and a container (1) for the composition. The container (1) has a mechanism for expelling the shaped mass.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Loctite (R&D) LimitedInventors: Brendan J. Kneafsey, John Guthrie, David P. Melody
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Patent number: 6790817Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6673589Abstract: The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like &agr;-amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent &agr;-amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8 to 10.5; and/or ii) improved Ca2+ stability at pH 8 to 10.5, and/or iii) increased specific activity at temperatures from 10 to 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Novozymes A/SInventors: Torben Vedel Borchert, Allan Svendsen, Carsten Andersen, Bjarne Nielsen, Torben Lauesgaard Nissen, Søren Kjærulff
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Patent number: 6533850Abstract: A smooth stable viscous gelled surface polish composition comprising a mixture of water, a gelling agent, a chelating agent, an abrasive, and colorant or pigment and other property enhancing additives evenly dispersed into the mixture, and an alkaline electrolyte viscosity increasing agent that raises the pH of the mixture and forms a smooth homogeneous stable gel with a viscosity level having the consistency of a custard or jelly which prevents separation of the abrasives and additives and does not require shaking or mixing prior to use. Additionally other suitable additives such as antioxidants, waxes, and oils may be used in the composition. The smooth homogeneous stable gel is also resistant to drying and the formation of a surface “skin”.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Inventors: Conard E. Kaiser, Jock R. Collins, James R. Collins
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Patent number: 6369018Abstract: A process for making a transparent/translucent HDL composition capable of suspending relatively large size particles while remaining readily pourable. The composition is stable, even in the presence of relatively large amounts of electrolyte/surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Daniel Joseph Kuzmenka, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Kristina Marie Neuser, Myongsuk Bae-Lee, Kim Garufi, Deborah Coccaro
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Patent number: 6339059Abstract: A detergent tablet having at least two discrete regions each compacted from particulate composition, wherein a first said region consists of a compacted particulate composition containing swelling disintegrant such that the region increases in volume on contact with water, and in at least one direction through said region is flanked on both sides by one or more other regions which swell to a lesser extent on contact with water than said first region.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2000Date of Patent: January 15, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Peter William Appel, Jelles Vincent Boskamp, Anshu Mali Gupta, Christophe Michel Joueux, Marcel van der Kraan, Henning Wagner
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Publication number: 20010044403Abstract: This invention relates to an enzyme containing granular composition comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: Novozymes A/SInventor: Erik Kjaer Markussen
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Patent number: 6255271Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises an amine or amide-epichlorohydrin resin or derivative thereof, a silicone component and, optionally, a textile compatible carrier. The textile compatible carrier facilitates contact between the resin and a fabric. The composition is adapted for use in the rinse cycle of a laundering process and may be used, as part of such a process, in the treatment of fabric to reduce creasing of the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, USA, division of ConopcoInventors: Robert John Carswell, Anthony Nicholas Jarvis, Adelle Louise Killey, William Mooney, Andrew Philip Parker, Emily Jane Peckham, Zhengwu Shen
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Patent number: 6232285Abstract: A compacted granulate comprising water-swellable cellulose and/or cellulose derivatives and finely divided polymers/copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid or salts thereof and one or more liquid surfactants, and the use thereof as disintegrating agent for detergent tablets, cleaning agent tablets, water softening tablets and scouring salt tablets, as well as a process for making the compacted granulate by mixing the constituents, granulating and compacting.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Stockhausen GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Sascha Casteel, Hans-Georg Hartan, Elke Philippsen-Neu, Rainer Poeschmann
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Patent number: 6221832Abstract: Compacted granulate comprising starch and/or a starch derivatives and, optionally, water-swellable cellulose/cellulose derivatives, and finely divided polymers/copolymers of (meth)acrylic acid or salts thereof and one or more liquid surfactants, and the use thereof as disintegrating agent for detergent tablets, cleaning agent tablets, water-softening tablets and scouring salt-tablets, as well as a process for making the compacted granulate by mixing the constituents, granulating and compacting.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Stockhausen GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Sascha Casteel, Hans-Georg Hartan, Elke Philippsen-Neu, Rainer Poeschmann
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Patent number: 6211129Abstract: The invention is a solid chemical concentrate system of at least two cooperative shapes. The first shape is an inwardly curved bar having an inner opening. The second shape is an insert which is capable of interlocking with the bar by insertion into the bar inner opening. The solid chemical concentrate provides chemical systems having active constituents which may be the same, different but compatible or functionally and chemically incompatible combined within one matrix to provide at least one substantially continuous surface. The system may also comprise an aqueous soluble or dispersible polymeric film cover.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1993Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Gladfelter, Tina O. Outlaw, James L. Copeland, Rhonda K. Schulz, Daniel K. Boche, Jeff W. Peterson
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Patent number: 6204232Abstract: The invention relates to a variant of a parent Termamyl-like &agr;-amylase, which exhibits an alteration in at least one of the following properties relative to said parent &agr;-amylase: i) improved pH stability at a pH from 8 to 10.5; and/or ii) improved Ca2+ stability at pH 8 to 10.5, and/or iii) increased specific activity at temperatures from 10 to 60° C.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1998Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/SInventors: Torben Vedel Borchert, Allan Svendsen, Carsten Andersen, Bjarne Nielsen, Torben Lauesgaard Nissen, Søren Kjærulff
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Patent number: 6194371Abstract: An alkaline emulsion detergent composition with improved phase stability, useful viscosity and excellent soil removal properties can comprise in an aqueous phase, an emulsion comprising a source of alkalinity, a nonionic surfactant blend, a water conditioning agent and an alkyl polyglucoside. The improved stable emulsions can be used in laundry applications or other soil removal processes. The compositions are typically prepared by forming an alkaline nonionic blend combining the blend with a water conditioning agent and the alkyl polyglucoside and shearing the resulting aqueous mixture to form an emulsion characterized by a preferred particle size and viscosity.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1998Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Daniel J. Donovan, Lynne A. Olson
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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: 5968888Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, magnesium sulfate, a water soluble cosurfactant, an abrasive, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant or alkyl sulfate surfactant, a fatty acid, a 2-alkyl alkanol and water.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventor: Genevieve Blandiaux
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Patent number: 5955417Abstract: A scouring pad is disclosed for cleaning and polishing delicate surfaces. The pad includes a three dimensional lofty nonwoven web made out of a plurality of polyester fibers and a cleansing composition which is present in the voids within the web in dry form. The cleansing composition is, preferably, a surfactant blend containing suitable amounts of stearic monoethanolamide, coconut monoethanolamide, dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, sodium xylene sulfonate, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and water or suitable substitutes of the above. The cleansing composition may be a fatty acid based soap also.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: September 21, 1999Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: John C. Taylor
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Patent number: 5952289Abstract: The subject invention involves laundry bar compositions comprising:(a) from about 20% to about 70% surfactant, the surfactant consisting essentially of from about 50% to 100% soap and from 0% to about 50% alkylbenzene sulfonate;(b) from about 12% to about 24% water;(c) from about 61/4% to about 20% calculated excess alkali metal carbonate;(d) from about 2% to about 20% water-soluble inorganic strong-electrolyte salt;(e) from 0% to about 4% whole-cut starch;(f) from 0% to about 8% added alkali metal bicarbonate;(g) from 0% to about 30% phosphate builder;(h) from 0% to about 40% insoluble filler; and(j) from 0% to about 15% other ingredients selected from other builders, chelants, enzymes, soil release polymers, dye transfer inhibiting agents, fabric softeners, bleaching agents, gums, thickeners, binding agents, other starches, soil suspending agents, optical brighteners, colorants and opacifiers, perfumes, bluing agents, and mixtures thereof;the bar having a firmness measurement of at least about 10 kg.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Inventors: Rodney Mahlon Wise, Robert Lindsay Apke, Iris Josefina Reyes Rojas
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Patent number: 5922666Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a nonionic surfactant, an abrasive, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant or alkyl sulfate surfactant, a fatty acid, a magnesium salt, a monoester of a C.sub.4 -C.sub.15 organic diol and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1998Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventor: Genevieve Blandiaux
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Patent number: 5922083Abstract: Soaking compositions are disclosed which comprise a bleach, a builder; an anionic surfactant, a proteolytic enzyme; and a stability enhanced amylase enzyme. A process of soaking fabrics is also disclosed, wherein said fabrics are immersed in a soaking liquor comprising water and an effective amount of the composition above.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Lamberto Biscarini, Marina Trani
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Patent number: 5858946Abstract: There is provided a detergent composition comprising conventional detergent components characterized in that it contains a lactase enzyme. The lactase enzyme is preferably incorporated into the compositions at a level of from 0,0001% to 2% active enzyme by weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Peter Robert Foley, Lynda Anne Jones
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Patent number: 5703028Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid crystal composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, a sulfonate surfactant, an abrasive, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a cosurfactant and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CoInventors: Rita Erilli, Chantal Gallant, Regis Lysy
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Patent number: 5700331Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising a water insoluble organic compound, an alkyl glucoside surfactant, an abrasive, a sulfonate surfactant, an ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a polymeric thickener, a cosurfactant and water.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Barbara Thomas, Karen Wisniewski
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Patent number: 5538663Abstract: A detergent composition is disclosed. The composition comprises polymer particles having an average particle size of 50-500 .mu.m in 5% by weight sodium chloride aqueous solution and a modulus of elasticity of 1.times.10.sup.3 -5.times.10.sup.5 dyne/cm.sup.2 in said sodium chloride aqueous solution. It exhibits a superior physical or mechanical washing performance, and gives remarkably reduced irritation and minimal damage to the object being washed. When a germicide is incorporated in addition to the polymer particles, its sterilization effect is greatly enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1992Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hideki Kihara, Yasushi Kajihara, Hajime Hirota
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Patent number: 5534200Abstract: A composition comprising approximately by weight 13 to 50% of a mixture of two different anionic surfactants, one of said anionic surfactants being a sulphonate and the other said anionic surfactant being a sulphate, a ratio of said paraffin sulphonate to said alkyl ether sulphate being 10:1 to 1:10; 4 to 20% of at least one of a water insoluble organic compound; 5 to 20% of at least one water soluble hydroxy containing organic compound; and the balance being water, wherein the composition has a pH of about 1 to about 11.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Rita Erilli, Maria Galvez