Heterogeneous Arrangement (e.g., Mixture Of Macroscopic Particles Differing In Physical Or Chemical Composition, Etc.; Liquid Component Encapsulated In Or Sorbed On Solid Material, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/438)
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Patent number: 8697621Abstract: A surfactant product includes a first effervescent material and a second effervescent material. Each effervescent material is capable of effervescence on contact with water, wherein the rate of effervescence of the first effervescent material is greater than the rate of effervescence of the second effervescent material. The first and second effervescent materials are distinct from each other and at least one of the effervescent materials envelops the other of the effervescent materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Cosmetic Warriors Ltd.Inventors: Helen Elizabeth Ambrosen, Mark Constantine, Margaret Joan Constantine, Noriko Miura, Jack Contantine
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Publication number: 20140094396Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to prepare external structuring system(s) (ESS) comprising crystallized triglycerides including crystallized hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) and packing parameter adjusting agent to provide higher structuring ability. The present invention also relates to laundry detergent compositions in liquid or gel form comprising ESS.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincenzo GUIDA, Joris MEERT
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Patent number: 8680036Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Aicha Dkidak
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Patent number: 8673835Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen Ann McCue, Herbert W Ulmer
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Patent number: 8648028Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a capsule having a core and a shell surrounding the core. The shell comprises a polymeric material produced by reacting a component (A) with a component (B). Component (A) comprises a polysiloxane bearing one or more amino groups and component (B) comprises one or more polyisocyanates. The disclosure also relates to processes for producing the capsules, methods of using the capsules, and to products containing the capsules.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Symrise AGInventor: Jan Looft
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Publication number: 20140037703Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated benefit agents, compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents and processes for making and using compositions comprising such encapsulated benefit agents. Such encapsulated benefit agents eliminate or minimize one or more of the drawbacks of current encapsulated benefit agents and thus provide formulators with additional perfume delivery opportunities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jiten Odhavji DIHORA, Johan (NMN) SMETS, Todd Arlin SCHWANTES, Peggy Dorothy SANDS
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Patent number: 8635732Abstract: A cleaning article comprising a melamine foam which comprises a cleaning fluid. Also disclosed a methods for the manufacture of said cleaning articles, and methods for their use in the treatment of hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Mattia DeDominicis, Kristina Wiltsee
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Patent number: 8637445Abstract: The invention provides a benefit agent delivery particle comprising hydroxylpropyl cellulose. The benefit agent delivery particle may further comprise a non-polysaccharide polymer, preferably an aminoplast polymer. The benefit agent delivery particle may comprise a perfume. The invention also provides a process for the manufacture of the particles in which perfume oil is encapsulated using emulsion polymerization to form core-shell particles, (in the alternative the perfume may be adsorbed later) and, a further polymer layer is formed on the outer surface of the core shell-particles in the presence of the delivery aid.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Honggang Chen, Paul Ferguson, Christopher Clarkson Jones, David Richard Arthur Mealing, Xiaoyun Pan, Jinfang Wang
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Publication number: 20130344152Abstract: The viscosity of aqueous dispersions of normally solid organic peroxides may be advantageously lowered through the use of surfactants which are polyglyceryl esters of C6-C12 fatty acids. The reduction in viscosity facilitates milling the peroxides to reduce particle size and also provides dispersions of small particle size peroxides which may be readily poured or pumped. The aqueous dispersions are useful as components of pharmaceutical, personal care, and cleaning products and the like and are effective decolorizing agents for food products, industrial products and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Arkema Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. KOZEL, Joseph M. Gravelle, Timothy Belford, Tomas Salvador, Marina Despotopoulou
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Publication number: 20130338052Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing at least 10 wt.-% of water in relation to the total composition, if required, one or more additional solvents, optionally one or more emollients, if necessary, one of more emulsifiers, one or more surfactants which are different from the emulsifiers. The compositions being characterised such that they contain 0.01-30 wt.-% of super absorbing particles in relation to the total composition, and to the use thereof as skin and hand cleaning means.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Evonik Degussa GmbHInventors: Petra Allef, Thomas Mangen, Laurent Wattebled, Christian Schmidt, Frank Loeker
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Publication number: 20130337023Abstract: Polyurea capsules that encapsulate active materials in polymeric walls resulting from the polymerization of an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a cross-linking agent such as a diamine, amphoteric amine or guanidine amine/salt are provided as are consumer products containing said polyurea capsules and for methods for producing such capsules.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Yabin Lei, Li Xu, Carol Joyce
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Publication number: 20130324455Abstract: A solid cleaning composition including an ionic liquid and a hardening agent is provided. The compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates, including nonyl phenol ethoxylates. The solid cleaning compositions remain solid at room temperature despite the inclusion of ionic liquids, providing an effective, biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylate cleaning compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge
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Publication number: 20130312970Abstract: An aqueous fluid contains an aqueous solution or dispersion of a polymer to thicken the fluid together with a cross linking agent to enhance the viscosity of the fluid by crosslinking the polymer, wherein the crosslinking agent comprises supporting structures bearing functional groups to react with the polymer molecules and has a mean particle size of 2 nanometer or more. The supporting structures may be nanoparticles and the functional groups may be boronic acid groups. The concentration of boron in a thickened fluid may be low and in some instances there is resistance to applied pressure. The fluid may be a hydraulic fracturing fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Valerie Lafitte, Laetitia Corde, Laurent Pirolli, Gary John Tustin, Bruno Drochon
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Patent number: 8586521Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of laundering fabric comprising the step of contacting a laundry detergent composition to water to form a wash liquor, and laundering fabric in said wash liquor, wherein the wash liquor has a temperature of above 0° C. to 20° C., and wherein the laundry detergent composition comprises greater than 1 wt % detersive surfactant and other detergent ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Thomas Brooker, Philip Frank Souter
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Publication number: 20130296211Abstract: The present invention relates to benefit agent containing delivery particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions, for example, cleaning or fabric care compositions, such particles increase the efficiency of benefit agent delivery, there by allowing reduced amounts of benefit agents to be employed. In addition to allowing the amount of benefit agent to be reduced, such particles allow a broad range of benefit agents to be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Johan Smets, Jiten Odhavji Dihora, An Pintens, Sandra Jacqueline Guinebretiere, Adam Keith Druckrey, Peggy Dorothy Sands, Nianxi Yan
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Patent number: 8569222Abstract: A laundry article used for cleaning fabrics includes a water-insoluble nonwoven substrate and coated thereon into at least one zone each a detergent composition and an enzyme-containing composition. The enzyme-containing composition comprises an enzyme embedded in a matrix.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Martina Hutmacher, Peter Schmiedel, Matthias Sunder, Ulrich Pegelow, Timothy O'Connell, Thomas Weber
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Publication number: 20130276242Abstract: The invention provides a method for the cleaning of a soiled substrate, the method comprising treating the substrate with a solid particulate cleaning material and wash water, the treatment being carried out in an apparatus comprising a drum comprising perforated side walls and having a capacity of between 5 and 50 litres for each kg of fabric in the washload, wherein said solid particulate cleaning material comprises a multiplicity of polymeric particles at a particle to fabric addition level of 0.1:1-10:1 by mass, each particle being substantially cylindrical or spherical in shape and having an average density in the range of 0.5-2.5 g/cm3 and an average volume in the range of 5-275 mm3, and wherein said drum comprising perforated side walls is rotated at a speed which generates G forces in the range of from 0.05 to 900 G. The polymeric particles may comprise foamed or unfoamed polymeric materials which may comprise either linear or crosslinked polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: XEROS LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Derek Jenkins, Frazer John Kennedy
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Publication number: 20130281345Abstract: The invention provides a method and formulation for cleaning a soiled substrate, the method comprising the treatment of the moistened substrate with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles, wherein the polymeric particles comprise at least one antimicrobial agent. Preferably, the substrate is wetted so as to achieve a substrate to water ratio of between 1:0.1 to 1:5 w/w. Optionally, the formulation additionally comprises at least one additional cleaning agent and, in this embodiment, it is preferred that the polymeric particles are mixed with the at least one additional cleaning agent. Preferably, the additional cleaning material comprises a surfactant, which most preferably has detergent properties. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile fibre. Typically, the polymeric particles comprise particles of polyester or nylon, most preferably in the form of beads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2011Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: XEROS LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Martin Burkinshaw, Stephen Derek Jenkins, Alan John Waddon
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Publication number: 20130267452Abstract: This invention relates to non-bleeding, non-staining colored speckles for use in granular or powdered detergents such as laundry detergents and automatic dishwashing detergents. The colored speckles are comprised of a salt or salt-containing carrier and a coloring agent and are characterized as being substantially uniformly colored throughout the cross-sectional volume of the speckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Steven Spanhove, Gregory Eduard Fernandes
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Publication number: 20130267453Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising three components. The first component is a primary detergent, non-ionic surfactant with a critical packing parameters (CPP) of ?0.95. The second component is a inorganic particle whose surface has been modified to improve stability. The third necessary component is a secondary surfactant with a CPP of ?0.85. The secondary surfactant can function to improve the overall cleaning performance, the streaking performance and provide overall formulation stability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2011Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Akzo Nobel Chemicals International B.V.Inventors: Julia Mary Wates, Maurice O. Dery, Alberto Slikta, Boen Ho O
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Publication number: 20130266622Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a substrate surrounding a personal care composition. Methods for making the personal care article and forming the personal care composition are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Shawn David MCCONAUGHY, Edward Dewey SMITH, III, Scott William SYFERT
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Patent number: 8541356Abstract: Multi-functional wipes with desirable ecological profiles and improved performances are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a cleaning composition, a disinfecting/sanitizing composition, and an optional fragrance composition releasably associated with the substrate. The compositions may be separated from one another and may be impregnated in or coated on distinct sections of the substrate. Unlike “wet” wipes preloaded with a dilute cleaning liquid, the disclosed wipes may be substantially dry and water-activated just prior to its application on a target surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Patent number: 8529693Abstract: An adhesion bond strength enhancer for cementitious adhesive mortar is disclosed. The adhesion enhancer improves bond strength between the mortar and relatively hydrophobic plastic material, such as extruded polystyrene boards and expanded polystyrene boards of the type generally employed in Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (“EIFS”). Preparation of non-caking, free-flowing, solid dialkyl sulfosuccinate compositions for use as the adhesion enhancer is also disclosed. The adhesion enhancer is attractive for large-scale application in mineral mortar dry-mixes or other solid construction materials. The invention can be used to improve the strength of an adhesive bond between a) gypsum based plaster or stucco and concrete or bricks, b) tile adhesives and concrete, and c) mineral mortars on polystyrene boards, among others.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Troy CorporationInventors: Gerald Krätschmer, Jörg Thomas Wilken
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Publication number: 20130217609Abstract: A seamless capsule comprises at least one core and a shell layer. The capsule can further comprise an intermediate layer which surrounds the core(s) and is surrounded by the shell layer. The shell layer comprises a solvent-soluble, film forming agent. The shell layer can further comprise a disintegration aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: Gregory E. Fernandes, Robert M. MacMeccan
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Patent number: 8513178Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating non-trans fats, fatty acids and sunscreen stains with a chelating agent. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the frequency of laundry fires with a chelating agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor F. Man, Yvonne M. Killeen
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Publication number: 20130210694Abstract: A cleanser composition is provided which includes: (i) from 0.01 to 5% by weight of a hydrophobic or cationic silica having a number average particle size ranging from 1 to 30,000 nm; (ii) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a non-soap synthetic surfactant; and wherein the composition exhibits a UMT Test number of rubs to stick-slip from 1 to 12 under a 20 g load, and a foam volume ranging from 200 to 800 ml using a SITA Foam Tester.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: Conopco, Inc., d/b/a UNILEVERInventors: Chandra Shekar PALLA-VENKATA, Surajit MUKHERJEE, Wei Dong TIAN, Martin Swanson VETHAMUTHU, Rajendra Mohanlal DAVE, Junqi DING
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Publication number: 20130183361Abstract: Disclosed are multi-staged acrylic based core-shell polymers comprising a linear core polymer and at least one subsequently polymerized shell polymer. At least one of the subsequently polymerized shell polymers is crosslinked. The core-shell polymers surprisingly provide desirable rheological, clarity, and aesthetic properties in aqueous surfactant containing compositions, particularly at low pH. The multi-staged acrylic base core-shell polymers can be included in at least one phase of a multi-phase personal care, home care, health care, and institutional and industrial care composition to impart phase stability thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Krishnan Tamareselvy, Nancy S. Marchant, David L. Dashiell, Deborah S. Filla
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Patent number: 8481476Abstract: Modified aminoalkyl- and polyoxyalkylene-functional organopolysiloxanes exhibit delayed antifoaming activity in washing operations, minimizing foaming of rinse water. When applied to a pulverulent carrier, they may also be used in powder detergent formulations.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Wacker Chemie AGInventor: Amit Kumar Paul
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Patent number: 8476216Abstract: This invention relates to non-bleeding and controlled color-releasing speckles for use in granular laundry detergents and other consumer products. The speckles are comprised of a salt or salt-containing carrier, a coloring agent, and a water-insoluble (or minimally water-soluble) salt coating.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Milliken & CompanyInventor: Gregory E. Fernandes
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Patent number: 8470760Abstract: This invention relates to non-bleeding, non-staining colored speckles for use in granular or powdered detergents such as laundry detergents and automatic dishwashing detergents. The colored speckles are comprised of a salt or salt-containing carrier and a coloring agent and are characterized as being substantially uniformly colored throughout the cross-sectional volume of the speckle.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Milliken 7 CompanyInventors: Steven Spanhove, Gregory E. Fernandes
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Publication number: 20130150244Abstract: Pressurizing or propellant compositions and products made using the compositions are provided herein. The propellant compositions include ethane as a propellant. The ethane may be the only propellant in the composition or may be mixed with other propellants. The ethane may be the only hydrocarbon or the only saturated hydrocarbon propellant used in the compositions. Sprayable products including the propellants described herein are also provided. Finally methods of removing a contaminate from an article using the sprayable products described herein are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: DIVERSIFIED CPC INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Diversified CPC International., Inc.
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Patent number: 8460395Abstract: Devices for delivering reusable environmentally friendly laundry additives to a plurality of wash cycles and drying cycles are provided. The devices include a container that has an inner chamber and a plurality of apertures and protrusions located on an exterior surface thereof. The apertures are configured to allow the laundry additive to leave the inner chamber and interact with clothing during a plurality of wash cycles and drying cycles. The protrusions are configured to make contact with, and soften, clothing during the drying cycles. The container is configured to receive the laundry additive by a user of the device, prior to placing the device in a first wash or drying cycle, and effectively disperse and administer said additives.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventor: Marc S. Smulowitz
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Patent number: 8445423Abstract: Wipes treated with organometallic compounds used in combination with organic acids in kit form, particularly organophosphorus acid, are disclosed. The kits can be used to treat various surfaces to alter the physical properties of the surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Aculon, Inc.Inventors: Eric L. Bruner, Eric L. Hanson, Gerald W. Gruber
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Patent number: 8440606Abstract: A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Michael Ralph Lostocco, William Clayton Bunyard, Jian Qin
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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: 8431497Abstract: A supply of clean room wipes. The supply of clean room wipes includes a sealed package and a plurality of wipes within the sealed package. The wipes in the package include a substrate and an anhydride finish applied to the substrate. The treated wipes have a Strength Contribution from Treatment (lbs) when tested using a standard trap tear method ASTM D 5587:1996 of greater than about 10% and an average improvement in Percent Carbon Black Pick-Up greater than about 10% compared to an untreated wipe. In addition, a sealed edge may be applied along the perimeter of each wipe to prevent loss of material from the wipe during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2009Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Berkshire CorporationInventors: Adam S. Davidson, Susan E. Faile
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Publication number: 20130095158Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a water-insoluble oil, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2011Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Wolfgang Denuell, Jutta Hotz
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Publication number: 20130089590Abstract: The application describes a process for producing microcapsules which contain a shell made of polyurea and which surround in their interior a fragrance oil core, where the shell is obtained by the reaction of two structurally different diisocyanates in emulsion form.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: GIVAUDAN SAInventors: Jutta Hotz, Wolfgang Denuell
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Publication number: 20130084456Abstract: Water-dispersible core-shell microcapsules that are essentially free of formaldehyde. Also, oligomeric compositions of, and microcapsules obtained from, particular reaction products between a polyamine component and a particular mixture of glyoxal and a C4-62,2-dialkoxy-ethanal. These compositions and microcapsules can be used as part of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed consumer product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: FIRMENICH SAInventors: Damien Berthier, Géraldine Leon, Nicolas Paret
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Publication number: 20130072416Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions containing a specific blend of isoprenoid-based surfactants to deliver high suds cleaning performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: The Procter & Gamble Company
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Publication number: 20130061883Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated, preformed peracids and products comprising such encapsulates, as well as processes for making and using such encapsulates and products comprising such encapsulates. Such products deliver bleaching that results in superior whiteness and stain removal without the stability issues that are normally associated with certain bleaching systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Juan Felipe MIRAVET CELADES, Beatriu Escuder Gil, Vincent Josep Nebot-Carda, John Smets, Susana Fernandez Prieto
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Patent number: 8389462Abstract: Fabric softening compositions comprising two specific encapsulated perfume compositions provide an improved laundry experience to consumers.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jerome Anthony Janszen, George Kavin Morgan, III, Kristen Taylor Hutson, Zaiyou Liu, Victoria Majerczak Tavares
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Patent number: 8372795Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to processes for making stable compositions via combining a mixture containing at least one cationic polymer and a mixture containing at least one anionic surfactant in the presence of a high energy dispersion step, followed by incorporation of an external structurant using a low energy dispersion step, and compositions made according to the disclosed processes.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alessandro Corona, III, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Seth Edward Lindberg, Mark Robert Sivik, Patrick Thomas Spicer, Gregory Thomas Waning
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Patent number: 8357392Abstract: A personal skin cleansing wipe comprising a flexible substantially dry matrix formed from synthetic, woven, non-woven or knitted fibers impregnated with a substantially anhydrous antimicrobial, antiseptic, antifungal solution in an amount wherein the matrix retains its substantially dry characteristics and the treatment solution includes an amount of PVP-iodine as active in solution in glycol and or glycerin. The treatment solution, in addition to an effective amount of PVP-iodine as active, contains surfactants, preferably Tego® Betaine CK D, and optionally a compatible fragrance and/or moisturizer. The wipe is activated with water just prior to use.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventors: Albert R Kelly, Lowell Safertein
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Patent number: 8357650Abstract: A particle comprising an aminocarboxylic builder and sulphate or citrate wherein the aminocarboxylic builder and the sulphate or citrate are present in a weight ratio of from about 6:1 to about 1:1.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Chris Hughes, Robert Ian Dyson
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Publication number: 20130017987Abstract: A granular washing, cleaning or treatment agent additive, comprising 5 to 90 wt % of a particulate carrier material having an oil absorption capacity of at least 100 ml/100 g and 10 to 80 wt % of capsules in which one or more beneficial agents are enclosed, can be produced in that the particulate carrier material is fluidized, a pourable capsule preparation is applied to the carrier material, and the mixture thus obtained is granulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
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Patent number: 8349781Abstract: Fluid reservoirs which are based on polymer substrates and are capable of storing large amounts of fluids. The storage is reliable and the reemergence from the liquid reservoir is readily controllable, for example, via the temperature or via mechanical actions, to achieve retardation of the fluid release. Also, processes for producing such fluid reservoirs and also their use, for example in washing or cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Rene-Andres Artiga-Gonzalez, Hubert Harth, Mario Sturm, Frank Korber, Andreas Bauer
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Patent number: 8349783Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen McCue, Hubert W Ulmer
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Patent number: 8343908Abstract: A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Michael Ralph Lostocco, William Clayton Bunyard, Jian Qin, Chris Uecker
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Patent number: 8328949Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning a freshly laid egg is provided. An egg cleansing towelette is impregnated with an egg cleansing solution and sealed in a container. The towelette can be removed from the container when needed. The impregnated towelette can be rubbed over the shell of the freshly laid egg to remove dirt, blood, yolk and other undesirable materials found in a chicken coop. The towelette can also include an abrasive material to help remove the undesirable material. The egg cleansing solution can be fragrance-free and blended as to not potentially damage the bloom on the egg. The towelettes can be purchased in a container with a resealable opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Inventor: Samuel Jeffries