With Diverse Non-soap Surfactant Patents (Class 510/427)
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Patent number: 7678752Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Mary Jane Combs, David Gladney, Jr., Connie Lynn Sheets
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Patent number: 7674759Abstract: The invention provides liquid cleanser compositions which contains fatty acyl isethionate surfactant products having at least 10 wt % free fatty acid and/or fatty acid salt used as the primary surfactant at a level at least 60 wt % of total fatty acyl isethionate and synthetic cosurfactants in the liquid composition. The key is to insure a specific combination of surfactant crystal modifiers so that the fatty acyl isethionate-containing liquid composition will be stable at low and high temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Liang Sheng Tsaur
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Patent number: 7666825Abstract: A multi-phase personal care composition is described that comprises a first visually distinct structured phase and a second visually distinct structured phase. The first visually distinct structured phase comprises a cleansing phase that includes about 2% to about 23.5%, by weight of the cleansing phase, of surfactant component. Preferably, the surfactant component comprises at least one branched anionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Julie Ann Wagner, Karl Shiqing Wei, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Sanjeev Midha, James Merle Heinrich, Scott William Syfert, Robert John Strife
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Patent number: 7662760Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. Accordingly the subject of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibres such as human hair comprising at least one anionic surfactant, at least one non-ionic surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant at a total concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, and at least one arylated silicone at a concentration of 0.001 to 2.5% by weight, calculated to total composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: KPSS - Kao Professional Salon Services GmbHInventors: Michael Molenda, Martin Hoffmann, Mustafa Grit
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Patent number: 7648952Abstract: A liquid washing and cleaning composition comprising: one or more of constituents a1) through a4) a1) alkylbenzenesulfonate, a2) olefinsulfonate, a3) alkylsulfate, a4) alkyl ether sulfate or mixtures thereof, b) secondary alkanesulfonate, c) at least one soap, d) at least one nonionic surfactant and e) at least one cationic surfactant, wherein the mixing ratio of the secondary alkanesulfonate to the component AT formed from the one or more of constituents a1, a2, a3 and a4 is 4.9 to 0.1: 5.1 to 9.9.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbHInventor: Frank-Peter Lang
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Patent number: 7622436Abstract: Cleaning compositions are described comprising an aqueous component; an organic solvent; an anionic surfactant; an amine co-surfactant containing either (a) an N-oxide group or (b) a zwitterionic group; and a nonionic surfactant; in a form of a microemulsion or microemulsion preconcentrate. Methods of cleaning a hard surface using such compositions are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolove CompanyInventors: Alexandrine Tuzi, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 7618930Abstract: A foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate in an amount of about 0.01 to about 1% by weight of the composition; b) at least one glycol ether in an amount of about 0.1 to about 1.5% by weight of the composition; c) at least one alcohol in an amount of about 2 to about 6% by weight of the composition; and d) water. Also, a foamable composition comprising: a) at least one anionic surfactant chosen from a salt of an alkyl sulfate and a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate; b) at least one glycol ether; c) at least one alcohol; and d) water, wherein the composition has a run down time of greater than about 15 seconds on a vertical glass surface across a distance of 10 cm.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Patrick Diet, Isabelle Léonard
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Patent number: 7582599Abstract: An object is to provide a detergent composition which is excellent in conditioning effects, and having sufficient foaming property and having suitable viscosity. It can be accomplished by a detergent composition comprising (A) triethanolamine salt of N-acylsarcosine, (B) triethanolamine polyoxyethylene lauryl ether sulfate, (C) polyoxypropylene fatty acid isopropanolamide, (D) a cationic polymer, (E) a water-soluble inorganic salt and (F) an amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Kracie Home Products, Ltd.Inventor: Yukako Matsue
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Patent number: 7553804Abstract: The present invention discloses aqueous LCD cleaning agent compounds and their fabrication methods. Said cleaning agent compounds comprise of double fatty acid polyethylene glycol ester, fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether, polyethylene(3) glycol alkyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate and/or polyethylene(3) glycol enyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate, alkyl benzenesulfonic acid, lecithins and water. In particular, the weight of the ingredients in the compounds as a weight percentage of the weight of the compounds is: double fatty acid polyethylene glycol ester (10-50 wt %), fatty alcohol polyoxyethylene ether (5-60 wt %), polyethylene(3) glycol alkyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate and/or polyethylene(3) glycol enyl ether tri(alkyl ethers)amine sulfate (5-20 wt %), alkyl benzenesulfonic acid (1-15 wt %), lecithins (1-10 wt %), water (5-50 wt %).Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: BYD Company LimitedInventors: Dong Liu, Xuegang Chen, Junqing Dong, Qing Gong, Zhiql He
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Patent number: 7547670Abstract: Disclosed is a hard surface cleaning composition employing dibasic esters as a primary solvent in combination with a primary emulsifier, a short-chain cosurfactant, a secondary emulsifier and water. Optional components include a polar solvent and a thickener. The disclosed composition is preferably in the form of an oil continuous microemulsion and is provided as a component of a liquid or spray formulation for use, depending upon the application. The disclosed cleaning agents have a low odor and satisfy the 2005 CARB VOC requirements of less than 8% by weight for oven cleaners.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stephen F. Gross, Markus Doerr, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 7511003Abstract: Personal cleansing compositions comprise (A) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water; and (B) a separate benefit phase containing a hydrophobic material; wherein the cleansing and benefit phases are packaged together and are in physical contact. The two phases are packaged in physical contact and remain separate and stable at ambient conditions for at least 180 days. These compositions and corresponding methods provide improved cosmetics, skin feel, and/or skin benefit efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2003Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Heather Lynn Focht, Christopher Dean Putman, Cheyne Pohlman Thomas, Karl Shiqing Wei
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Patent number: 7470653Abstract: A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, at least one ammonium or metal salt of an ethoxylated C8-C18 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, and at least one betaine surfactant; wherein (a) a total amount of surfactant in the composition is at least 30 weight %, (b) the composition has a pH less than 7 and a viscosity of less than 75 cPs measured at 25° C., (c) if a magnesium salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is present in the composition, it is present in an amount of 0.1 to less than 3 or greater than 16% by weight of the composition, and (d) the composition does not contain an inorganic magnesium salt.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Ethel Gambogi, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
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Patent number: 7470652Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Shona L. Nelson, Cheryl Rodriquez, David R. Scheuing
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Patent number: 7449436Abstract: A light duty liquid cleaning composition comprising at least one ammonium or metal salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant, at least one ammonium or metal salt of an ethoxylated C8-C18 alkyl ether sulfate surfactant having 1 to 30 moles of ethylene oxide, and at least one betaine surfactant; wherein (a) a total amount of surfactant in the composition is at least 30 weight %, (b) the composition has a pH less than 7 and a viscosity of less than 75 cPs measured at 25° C. (c) if a magnesium salt of a C8-C16 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate surfactant is present in the composition, it is present in an amount of 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Joan Ethel Gambogi, Cynthia McCullar Murphy, David Frank Suriano
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Patent number: 7449435Abstract: A high concentration, aqueous liquid surfactant composition is disclosed, comprising at least one amphoteric and/or anionic surfactant and a liquid-stabilizing amount of at least one liquid-stabilizing agent. The liquid-stabilizing agent is a succinic acid derivative, glutaric acid derivative or a combination thereof. The composition is pourable and pumpable at ambient room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: McIntyre Group, Ltd.Inventors: Richard John Otterson, Kenneth Raymond Berg, Eugene A. D'Aversa
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Patent number: 7446082Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Shona L. Nelson, Cheryl Rodriguez, David R. Scheuing
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Patent number: 7390773Abstract: An aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition useful for cleaning automobile tires are provided. The aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition contains an alkylene glycol, a salt of dialkyl sulfosuccinate, and as surfactants ethanol amine and an ethoxylate phosphate ester.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventor: Liliana Minevski
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Patent number: 7387992Abstract: A laundry detergent composition comprising from about 0.1% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a polyamine mono-anionic surfactant; and a solubiliser; in a defined weight ratio. Also, a process of making the polyamine mono-anionic surfactant and the laundry compositions containing the same.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Shui-Ping Zhu, Mei Shi
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Patent number: 7381695Abstract: An aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition useful for cleaning automobile tires are provided. The aqueous tire wheel cleaner composition contains an alkali and/or alkaline earth metal hydroxycarboxilic acid or a quaternary amine ethoxylate; a salt of an aryl sulfonate, and as surfactants ethanol amine and an ethoxylate phosphate ester.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventor: Liliana Minevski
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Liquid detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant, amine oxide, and alkyl glyceryl ether
Patent number: 7375067Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detergent composition including (a) an anionic surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (b) an amine oxide surfactant containing a hydrocarbon group having 10 to 18 carbon atoms, (c) 2-ethylhexyl monoglyceryl ether, a compound represented by the formula (5) or a compound represented by the formula (6) and (d) water in each specified ratio: R5a—(OR5b)a5—OH??(5) R6a—(OR6b)a6Gb6.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Hiromitsu Hayashi, Nobuhiro Nishizawa, Yoshihiro Yomogida -
Patent number: 7375071Abstract: Liquid compositions containing one or more anionic surfactants in combination with one or more polydiallyl dialkyl ammonium compounds or derivatives or copolymers thereof, these compositions being suitable for the production of liquid laundry detergents, preferably for dye-transfer-inhibiting liquid color-protecting detergents.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Rolf Wachter, Joerg Schad
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Patent number: 7354892Abstract: A unique laundry detergent composition is described that comprises linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, alkyl ether sulfate, alcohol ethoxylate, fatty acid, an alkali metal silicate, polyacrylate, and optionally carbonate, that is low sudsing and that shows improved whiteness retention over other fatty acid soap containing detergents in the absence of silicates.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Thorsten Bastigkeit, Jessica Lawshe, Daniel Wood, Aurora Stamper, Joan Bergstrom
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Patent number: 7332463Abstract: Cleaning formulations, methods, and systems are effective, mild, and non-hazardous. Embodiments of the cleaning formulation comprise a fatty acid, a saponifier, a water conditioner, a solvent, a nonionic surfactant, and an anionic surfactant. Some embodiments also optionally additives. Embodiments are particularly effective for cleaning concrete.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: On Legal Grounds, Inc.Inventor: Robert Greenberg
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Patent number: 7332467Abstract: A hydrophilically modified polyol compounds, compositions including the hydrophilically modified polyol compounds and methods of using such compositions and process of making such compositions for anti-redeposition and hydrophobic soil cleaning benefits.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eva Schneiderman, Jun Ma, Kevin Todd Norwood, Randy Thomas Reilman, Julie Ann Menkhaus, Jeffrey John Scheibel
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Patent number: 7326675Abstract: Hydrophobically modified polyol compounds, compositions including the hydrophobically modified polyol compounds and methods of using such compositions and process of making such compositions for cleaning benefits.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Eva Schneiderman, Jun Ma, Kevin Todd Norwood, Fides Laura Rivera Permejo, Randy Thomas Reilman, Julie Ann Menkhaus, Jeffrey John Scheibel
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Patent number: 7304022Abstract: Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu
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Patent number: 7256164Abstract: A high concentration, aqueous liquid surfactant composition is disclosed, comprising at least one amphoteric or anionic surfactant and a liquid-stabilizing amount of at least one liquid-stabilizing agent. The liquid-stabilizing agent is a succinic acid derivative, glutaric acid derivative or a combination thereof. The composition is pourable and pumpable at ambient room temperature.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: McIntyre Group, Ltd.Inventors: Richard John Otterson, Kenneth Raymond Berg, Eugene A. D'Aversa
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Patent number: 7244700Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for the removal of mould and mildew is provided. The composition includes a water soluble source of chlorine, a surfactant, chitosan and water and has improved anti-fungal activity.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Patent number: 7214650Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhances which are mild on the user's skin. The polymeric suds enhances are suitable for use in methods which in use as compositions light duty liquid, LDL compositions, hand dishwashing compositions, laundry bars, personal cleansing compositions and the like.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Gayle Schafer, Marsha Jean Spears, Howard David Hutton, III, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper
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Patent number: 7202202Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant system and a consumable detergent composition comprising the same.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Donna Jean Haeggberg, John Christian Haught, Kelli Alison Fleisch, William Michael Scheper, Keith Homer Baker, Robb Richard Gardner
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Patent number: 7186675Abstract: Surfactant combinations containing: (a) one or more alkyl ether sulfates; (b) at least one quaternary ammonium compound corresponding to formula I: in which EO is ethylene oxide, R and R? are the same or different and represent alkyl groups, n1 is 0–30 n2 is 0–30, and A is a counterion; (c) 0 to 50% of one or more alkyl and/or aryl sulfonates; (d) 0 to 15% of one or more alkyl sulfates; and (e) 0 to 20% of one or more amphoteric surfactants, and water-based cleaning composition containing such surfactant combinations.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (Henkel KGaA)Inventors: Georg Meine, Brigitte Giesen, Kerstin Ziganke, Felix Mueller, Ralf Klein, Joerg Peggau
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Patent number: 7169745Abstract: The present invention relates to hand shishwashing compositions comprising polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhancers. These polymeric materials provide enhanced suds volume and suds duration during hand dishwashing.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Gayle Schafer, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper, Patricia Sara Berger, Jean-Francois Bodet
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Patent number: 7125831Abstract: The invention can provide a detergent composition for dry cleaning which comprises a nonionic surfactant as the component (a), a cyclic polysiloxane as the component (b) and a polyether modified silicone having a HLB value of at most 6 as the component (c), wherein the content of the component (a) is 5 to 70% by weight based on the total weight of the components (a), (b) and (c), the content of the total of the components (b) and (c) is 30 to 95% by weight based on the same, and the ratio by weight of the component (b) to the component (c) {b/c} is 1/10 to 20/1 and a detergent liquid for dry cleaning using the above detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: NOF CorporationInventors: Takaya Azuma, Susumu Shirouzu
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Patent number: 7119053Abstract: An aqueous wheel cleaning solution for removing the dirt form the surface of aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, painted steel, painted aluminum, clear coated aluminum, rubber, and plastic wheels and tires without scrubbing by applying the cleaning solution to the wheel and/or tire then rinsing the wheel and/or tire with water. Selected polymers include a polyvinylpyrrolidone, a poly(N-vinylimidazole, a poly(4-vinylpyridine-betaine), and/or a poly(4-vinylpyridine-N-oxide) each one of which can be used with conventional wheel cleaning components such as an acid or alkaline-based cleaning formulation to dramatically improve its wheel cleaning power. These polymers can attach to organic and inorganic dirt particles forming a complex with them for easy removal from the wheel and/or tire during rinsing, leaving the wheel and/or tire clean without scrubbing the wheel or tire surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLCInventors: Elsie A. Jordan, Wen-Chen Su, Richard J. Baumgart, Frances E. Lockwood
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Patent number: 7115550Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2006Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Gregory Szewczyk
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Patent number: 7033986Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising two C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactants, two anionic surfactant, an amine oxide surfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Gregory Szewczyk
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Patent number: 7015180Abstract: The inventions relates to stable cosmetic compositions preferably hair treatment compositions, comprising a) from 0,1% to 70% by weight of at least one anionic surfactant b) from 0,05% to 10% by weight of at least one cationic surfactant of the formula (1) Wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of (C8–C22)-alkyl, (C8–C22)-alkenyl, (C8–C22)-alkylamidopropyl, (C8–C22)-alkenylamidopropyl, (C8–C22)-alkoxypropyl and (C8–C22)-alkenyloxypropyl, R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of (C1–C22)-alkyl, (C1–C22)-alkenyl and groups having the formula —A—(AO)n—OH, wherein A is C2H4 and/or C3H6, n is a number from 0 to 20, with the provision that at least one the radicals R2, R3 and R4 is a group having said formula —A—(AO)n—OH, and X is an anionic; and c) optionally from 0.1% to 15% by weight of one or more amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Clariant S.A.Inventors: Luiz Fernando Coimbra, Manlio Gallotti, Simone Bergamo Quartarolli
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Patent number: 6927051Abstract: An enzymatic chemical process comprising the steps of providing a biphasic liquid medium that includes one polar phase and one nonpolar phase in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the phases includes reactants, and adding a polymer-protein surfactant to the biphasic liquid medium, whereby the polymer-protein surfactant will self-assemble at the interface between the polar and nonpolar phases and catalyze reactions involving the reactants.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: The University of AkronInventor: Ping Wang
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Patent number: 6927200Abstract: Liquid detergent compositions which are particularly suitable for washing dishes comprise an amine oxide surfactant, an alkyl alkoxy sulphate surfactant, and preferably magnesium salts. Part of the alkyl alkoxy sulphate surfactant is a branched material, resulting in improved physical stability of the compositions at low temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1998Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-François Bodet, Suchareeta Patil, Garry Kenneth Embleton
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Patent number: 6903064Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions comprising polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhancers. These polymeric materials provide enhanced suds volume and suds duration during cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2000Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Gayle Schafer, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper, Patricia Sara Berger, Jean-Francois Bodet
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Patent number: 6897187Abstract: The present invention relates to a clear liquid detergent composition suitable for use in dishwashing and multipurpose cleaners for household applications as well as for industrial and institutional uses. The clear liquid detergent comprises a) 1 to 40 percent an anionic surfactant or group of anionic surfactants, b) 0.01 to 10 percent cationic surfactants, and c) optionally, 0.05 to 15 percent amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactants. More particularly, the light duty detergents of the present invention cationic compounds of the formula: wherein R1 is C8-C22-alkyl, C8-C22-alkenyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenylamidopropyl, C8-C22 alkoxyalkenylethyl, C8-C22-alkyl/alkenyi(poly)alkoxyalkyl, C8-C22-alkanoylethyl or C8-C22-alkenoylethyl, R2 is C1-C22-alkyl, Cl—C22-alkenyl or a group of the formula —A—(OA)n—OH, R3 and R4 are C1-C22-alkyl, C2-C21-alkenyl or a group of the formula —A—(OA)n—OH, A is —C2H4— and/or —C3H6— and n is a number from 0 to 20 and X is an anion.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Clariant International Ltd.Inventors: Manlio Gallotti, George R. Nunez
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Patent number: 6881711Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for cleaning hard surfaces. More particularly, the present invention relates to cleaning compositions which can be used in automotive applications for removing organic soils that accumulate on automotive surfaces without causing surface paint damage. Such cleaning compositions of the present invention are environmentally safe and contain no or low amounts of volatile organic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Prestone Products CorporationInventors: Aleksei V. Gershun, Mark V. Alexander, Colin M. Dilley
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Patent number: 6861397Abstract: Topically active compositions having enhanced effectiveness are disclosed. The compositions contain a topically active compound, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, a hydrotrope, an optional cosurfactant, and water, wherein a percent saturation of the topical active compound of the composition is at least 25%. The compositions exhibit a rapid and effective topical effect, and effectively deposit the topically active compound for an effective residual effect.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventors: Earl P. Seitz, Jr., Andrea Lynn Waggoner, Priscilla S. Fox, Timothy J. Taylor
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Patent number: 6849587Abstract: Liquid and/or gel laundry detergent compositions which snap back at the end of dispensing, thus eliminating or minimizing the dripping from the container. Employing a non-neutralized fatty acid to the total surfactant weight % ratio within a specific range, defined by the Snap Index equation, results in liquids and/or gels with the desired snap-back property.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Feng-Lung Gordon Hsu, Yun-Peng Zhu, Ronald Frederick Vogel, Agnes Boudou, Charles Ebert
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Detergent composition comprising polymeric suds enhancers which have improved mildness and skin feel
Patent number: 6827795Abstract: Method of improving the skin feel or mildness to the skin of various detergent compositions, such as hand dish washing compositions, hand laundry bars, shampoos and other personal cleansing compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Chandrika Kasturi, Michael Gayle Schafer, Marsha Jean Spears, Howard David Hutton, III, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper -
Patent number: 6821939Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, two sulfonate anionic surfactant, a hydroxy aliphatic acid, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, a hydroxy sultaine surfactant and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Amy Engels
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Patent number: 6815405Abstract: A cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising at least one surfactant, a preservative system and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2003Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Julien Drapier, Francoise Siquet-Descans, Maria Galvez
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Patent number: 6812192Abstract: A foaming composition for topical application, comprising at least one surfactant system comprising at least one fatty acid chosen from partially and completely neutralized fatty acids, at least one non-betaine amphoteric co-surfactant and at least one anionic co-surfactant of the sulphosuccinate type and its use in the cosmetic or dermatological fields, for example, as cleansing and/or make-up-removing products for a human keratinous material, for example, the skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Delphine Ribery, Laure Bissey-Beugras
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Patent number: 6777381Abstract: Process incorporating an organic solvent and being composed of detergent components present together within specific ranges have now been found so as to produce a non-aqueous liquid detergent composition without the attendant drawbacks of non-aqueous liquids. In particular, this process produces a liquid detergent composition which is easy to handle in bulk, has excellent long-term stability and is readily soluble in a wash liquor.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yousef Georges Aouad, Rudolfo Delgado, Andrew Peter Bakken
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Patent number: 6767410Abstract: This invention relates to the use of 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 bearing a function of acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and capable of ionizing in the application medium, (c) optionally, at least one hydrophilic monomer compound containing ethylenic unsaturation and of neutral charge, bearing one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b), the a/b molar ratio being between 60/40 and 5/95, to give a hard surface hydrophilic properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2003Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Eric Aubay, Dominic Yeung