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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Publication number: 20110021409Abstract: Detergents and cleaning agents containing porous polyamide particles that allow larger amounts of liquids such as scented oil to be absorbed such that liquid active substances can easily be incorporated into corresponding detergents and cleaning agents. The porous polyamide particles allow the incorporated liquids to be released in a delayed manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Bruce Cox, Bernhard Banowski
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Publication number: 20110020416Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel capsules containing active materials and methods for making capsules with enhanced performance and stability. The capsules are well suited for use in personal care applications, laundry products and perfume and fragrance products.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Johan Gerwin Lodewijk Pluyter, Theodore James Anastasiou
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Publication number: 20110003152Abstract: A microcapsule comprising A) a core containing a hydrophobic liquid or wax, B) a polymeric shell comprising a) a polymer formed from a monomer mixture containing: i) 1 to 95% by weight of a hydrophobic mono functional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ii) 5 to 99% by weight of a polyfunctional ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and iii) 0 to 60% by weight of other mono functional monomer, and b) a further hydrophobic polymer which is insoluble in the hydrophobic liquid or wax. The invention includes a process for the manufacture of particles and the use of particles in articles, such as fabrics, and coating compositions, especially for textiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2007Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Ciba Holding Inc.Inventor: Bryan David Grey
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Publication number: 20100317039Abstract: The invention relates to a molding, comprising a matrix in a material, selected from the group consisting of metal, ceramic and polymer synthetic material, and coupling particles embedded in the matrix, wherein a proportion of the surface of the molding in a geometrical form or in a regular pattern and/or an area of the molding is completely or the entire surface of the molding is mechanically treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Natalie Salk, Ingo Grunwald
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Patent number: 7842654Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable cleaning article for cleaning a bathroom surfaces which includes a layer of nonwoven substrate and a cleaning composition which can be either in a liquid or paste form. The cleaning article is water activate. The present invention also relates to a method of cleaning a hard surface by adding water to a disposable cleaning article impregnated with a cleaning composition and then wiping the bathroom surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Jonathan Joseph Powell, Antonio Quintieri, Francis Cornelio Ford
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Patent number: 7842658Abstract: The invention describes a stable and transparent liquid washing agent or liquid cleaning agent having a graying-inhibiting polysaccharide that has a particle size smaller than 100 nm. The invention also relates to the use of the liquid washing agent or liquid cleaning agent, and to a method for the manufacture thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Bernhard Guckenbiehl, Sören Hölsken, Carine Wattebled
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Publication number: 20100249013Abstract: Described are encapsulated time-release cleaning agents, comprising active agents that, when combined with an aqueous phase, have slight delay release, moderate delay release, and/or extended delay release. The invention also relates to the manufacture and use of such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Molly I-Chin Busby, Karen A. Coppens, Mark J. Hall
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Patent number: 7799751Abstract: An improved cleaning composition adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide that includes biguanide compounds and/or quats.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Elias A. Shaheen, Robert L. Blum, Shuman Mitra, Malcolm De Leo, Shona L. Nelson
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Patent number: 7790662Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a laundry detergent product comprising (a) a package comprising (1) a container; and (2) a closure; (b) a fluid laundry detergent pourable at ambient storage temperature and comprising at least one material copourable from the package with the fluid laundry detergent, wherein the material is selected from: (1) a detergent-copourable perfume composition; (2) a fabric care additive; (3) a laundry-specific detersive additive; (4) an enzyme; (5) a volatile malodorous compound; and (6) any combination thereof; (c) a headspace; and (d) a detergent-non-copourable perfume composition. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods for making or assembling the fluid laundry detergent package.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2006Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hilal Sahin Topkara, Alex James Orchard, Peter Gerard Gray, Manuel Mariani, Giovanni Carrara, Ingrid Merere, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett St. Laurent, Johan Smets, Regis d'Hardemare, Hugo Robert Germain Denutte
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Patent number: 7776812Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning composition comprising a multiple emulsion system, wherein said emulsion system comprises at least two active ingredients separated in the emulsion system by an oily or aqueous phase. Also described is the use of such multiple emulsion systems as cleaning compositions, and a method of cleaning a surface using multiple emulsion systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Angus Lang, Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Publication number: 20100179081Abstract: A wipe for cleaning and polishing contaminated surfaces, such the external bodywork of a car, includes a substrate impregnated with a cleaning and polishing composition that is not in an emulsion form, characterised in that the composition includes at least an agent for the suspension of organic and/or inorganic materials (a), at least one cleaning agent (b) and at least one shine agent (c) and optionally a preservative agent (d), the above constituents being distinct from each other and non miscible in order to form a multiphase composition at rest. A method for making a wipe containing the above-mentioned cleaning and/or polishing composition is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2008Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: DALTAInventor: Erik Bernisson
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Publication number: 20100173819Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising three or more distinct regions and comprises an enzyme and a bleaching compound, wherein the bleaching compound is predominantly located in a first distinct region and the enzyme is predominantly located in a second distinct region which is not in direct contact with the first distinct region. The use of the detergent composition and a process of cleaning soiled items by contacting therewith the detergent composition are also provided. The detergent compositions exhibit good stability and effective cleaning performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2007Publication date: July 8, 2010Inventors: Lawrence Geret, Thomas Hardt
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Patent number: 7749949Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant and at least one material chosen from at least one suspending agent and at least one viscosity control agent, wherein the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 0.5 Pa of at least about 1,000 Pa·s; and the composition has an apparent viscosity under a shear stress of 100 Pa of less than about 10 Pa·s. The composition is capable of suspending materials, but it still has desired rheological properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Alexandrine Tuzi, Patricia Pagnoul
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Patent number: 7741263Abstract: An improved cleaning composition and method adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces. The improved cleaning composition and method includes the use of a cationic biocide that includes biguanide compounds and/or quats.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Elias A. Shaheen, Robert L. Blum, Shuman Mitra, Malcolm De Leo, Shona L. Nelson
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Patent number: 7727946Abstract: Process for making a functionalized substrate in the form of a water-soluble film carrying a coating of a functional composition, the process comprising applying to at least one side of the film an aqueous solution comprising one or more functional materials to form the coating wherein the coating is formed from a plurality of layers in a stepwise manner and/or the aqueous solution comprises a film insolubilizer agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Yousef Georges Aouad, James Michael Archbold
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Patent number: 7704940Abstract: A granulate for use in a particulate cleaning product, the granulate consisting of granules which comprise: (a) at least 30% by weight of granulation auxiliary selected from water-soluble non-acid organic crystalline solids; and (b) at least 0.1% by weight of functional cleaning material other than an enzyme or an inorganic compound; and (c) optionally, one or more other ingredients. The granulate may instead comprise: (a) at least 20% by weight of granulation auxiliary selected from non-acid water-soluble organic crystalline solids; and (b) at least 0.1% by weight of temperature sensitive functional cleaning material other than an enzyme or an inorganic compound; and (c) optionally, one or more other ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Renee Boerefijn, Reinhard Kohlus, Vidyadhar Sudhir Ranade
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Patent number: 7700539Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition comprising a detersive surfactant, carbonate and a cellulosic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Peter Eric Muller, Alan Thomas Brooker, Doris Appleby
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Patent number: 7696144Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate textile treatment composition comprising silicone, clay and anionic surfactant, wherein the composition comprises at least three particulate components: wherein the first particulate component comprises silicone, clay and a first anionic surfactant; wherein the second particulate component comprises a second anionic surfactant; and wherein the third particulate component comprises a third anionic surfactant; wherein the concentration of the second anionic surfactant in the second particulate component is greater than the concentration of the third anionic surfactant in the third particulate component.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Malcolm McClaren Dodd
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Publication number: 20100086575Abstract: 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: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventors: Jiten Odhavji Dihora, Peggy Dorothy Sands, Renae Dianna Fossum, David William York, Matthew Henry Lang, Sandra Jacqueline Guinebretiere
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Publication number: 20100069281Abstract: A stabilized foam formed from a foaming aqueous solution comprising from 0.1 to 7 mol of one or more decontamination, stripping and/or degreasing reactants per liter of solution and from 0.01 to 15% by weight of a solid stabilizing agent of solid particles type, with respect to the total weight of the solution, and a process for the preparation of said stabilized foam, to its use in decontaminating, stripping and/or degreasing a surface and to a process for decontaminating, stripping and/or degreasing a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Sylvain Guignot, Sylvain Faure
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Patent number: 7678750Abstract: The present invention is related to an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibers such as human hair with shine enhancing effect. More specifically subject matter of the present invention is an aqueous cleansing composition especially for keratin fibers such as human hair comprising one or more surfactant selected from anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric ones at a concentration of 5 to 50% by weight calculated to total composition, wherein the composition does not comprise any monoethanolamide surfactant, and at least one color effect pigment consisting of synthetic mica coated with metal oxide or oxides and having a volume particle size distribution in the range of 1 to 750 ?m at a concentration of 0.01 to 10% by weight, calculated to total composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: KPSS-Kao Professional Salon Services GmbHInventors: Martin Hoffmann, Ilka Tietjen
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Patent number: 7671005Abstract: The present invention relates to non-surfactant active containing delivery particles, cleaning compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and cleaning compositions. When employed in cleaning compositions, such particles provide more uniform active delivery. Thus, resulting in improved cleaning performance without the increased cleaning negatives that may be associated with higher levels of certain active levels.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Wendell Ivan Norman, George Douglas Hiler, II, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 7670998Abstract: A cosmetic product (1) for conditioning hair, the cosmetic product having the form of a solid and comprising at least one hair conditioning ingredient. Cocoa butter, cetearyl alcohol (and) sodium lauryl sulfate and glyceryl stearate (and) PEG 100 stearate are used to form the solid and the at least one hair conditioning ingredient is a known hair conditioning ingredient, such as lanolin and cetrimonium bromide. The solid cosmetic product may combined in a bar or a small shape (3) with shampoo (2).Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Cosmetic Warrior LimitedInventors: Helen Ambrosen, Mark Constantine, Margaret Constantine
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Patent number: 7651988Abstract: A cleanser composition suitable for use with oral appliances, which provides a sensory signal to the user. The sensory signal is such that the user believes the signal to indicate that cleansing of the oral device if occurring or, alternatively, that cleansing action has ceased.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Charles V. Dullea, Stanley J. Lech, Naresh I. Mehta, Stuart Wilensky
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Patent number: 7645729Abstract: The present invention relates to a colored particles and to detergent compositions containing them that can be used to impart a hueing effect to fabrics contacted with these colored particles in aqueous solution. The invention enables the effective hueing while alleviating problems of staining or spotting by combining in the color particle, hueing agent, preferably pigment, binding agent and suspending agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2005Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Larry Savio Cardozo, Eric San Jose Robles, Jeffrey Edward Boucher, Joanna Margaret Clarke
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Publication number: 20100004132Abstract: A method of conditioning a tubular clay material to enable its loading with an active, the method comprising the step of exposing the tubular clay material to a chemical agent in a manner such that the agent sorbs to a surface of the clay material that is internal of the tube, the chemical agent being selected such that, when the agent is sorbed to the clay material internal surface, the affinity of the tubular clay material for the active is altered.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2006Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEYInventors: Cameron John Kepert, Malcolm Edward Roland Green, Sarah Jane Antill
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Patent number: 7642226Abstract: Generally speaking, the present invention is a water-soluble copolymer film comprising a hydrolyzed copolymer of vinyl acetate and a second monomer, the resultant polyvinyl alcohol copolymer having a degree of hydrolysis, expressed as a percentage of vinyl acetate units converted to vinyl alcohol units, of from about 90% to 100%. The second monomer is preferably selected from the group of monomers having carboxylate functionality or sulfonate functionality. The resulting water-soluble copolymer film is disclosed for use in making pouches to contain a unit dose of liquid detergent, such as a liquid laundry detergent. However, it is an aspect of the copolymer film that film solubility is not significantly affected adversely by the detergent. Such film produces pouches having a greater storage shelf-life over prior art water-soluble film.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Monosol, LLCInventors: Andrew P. Verrall, P. Scott Bening, Karen A. Kugler
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Patent number: 7638475Abstract: A cleaning system having pulverulent foaming cleanser (e.g., acid, alkali metal carbonate and surfactant) is sealed within a water soluble (e.g., PVOH) deformable pouch frictionally retainable within the core of a roll of bath tissue. Upon placement of the pouch in the bowl, water in the bowl penetrates the water soluble wall of the pouch, generating foam which provides cleaning action by activating and carrying cleansing chemicals, not only below the water line of the bowl, but also considerably above it. When used routinely with each change of bath tissue roll, such a cleaning can extend the time between required manual cleanings considerably.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LPInventors: John H. Dwiggins, Lynn M. Daul, David W. White, Joseph R. Pounder, Bruce J. Kokko, Sanjay Wahal, Phuong Van Luu, Gerald J. Van Handel, T. Philips Oriaran
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Patent number: 7638476Abstract: Aqueous washing and cleaning agents that contain capsules in addition to other constituents, the capsules each encompassing an active ingredient in a matrix. The introduction of a combination of aluminum silicate and silicic acid into the matrix improves the solubility characteristics of the capsules in a washing operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Bernhard Orlich, Bernd Richter, Sören Hölsken, Stefan Van Der Burgh
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Patent number: 7605116Abstract: A solid laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 10 wt % of an alkoxylated anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 1 wt % to 25 wt % of an non-alkoxylated anionic detersive surfactant; (c) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % zeolite builder; (d) from 0 wt % to 4 wt % phosphate builder; and (e) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % silicate salt.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Thomas Brooker, Kevin Lee Kott, Nicola Ethel Davidson, Lindsey Heathcote, John Peter Eric Muller, Mark Allen Smerznak, Nigel Patrick Sommerville-Roberts, Kenji Shindo, Emmanuel Pantelis Fakoukakis, Jason Christopher King
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Patent number: 7601678Abstract: A washing and cleaning agent shaped body in the form of a granulate, extrudate, agglomerate, or tablet, containing fine microparticles that contain one or more washing or cleaning agent components, wherein the fine microparticles form the shaped body as such or are present within it. The washing or cleaning agent component is selected from surfactants, fragrances, dyes, enzymes, enzyme stabilizers, builders, substances to adjust the pH, bleaches, bleach activators, silver protectants, soil-repelling substances, optical brighteners, antiredeposition agents, disintegration auxiliaries, and mixtures thereof. At least 10% of the fine microparticles, based on the total number of microparticles, have a particle size distribution of ?20 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Henriette Weber, Wilfried Raehse
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Patent number: 7576047Abstract: An improved cleaning composition adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide that includes biguanide compounds and/or quats.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Elias A. Shaheen, Robert L. Blum, Shuman Mitra, Malcolm De Leo, Shona L. Nelson
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Patent number: 7572759Abstract: A heterogenous cleaning composition comprises more than 75 wt % active ingredients, the active ingredients comprising at least about 20 wt % surfactant and at least about 20 wt % sequestrant, wherein the composition comprises at least one liquid and at least one powder.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: David A. Fine, Terry J. Klos, Gretchen L. King, Richard D. Stardig
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Patent number: 7569534Abstract: A sheet-like body cleaning material comprising a woven fabric or nonwoven fabric sheet impregnated with an aqueous cleaning liquid containing 10 to 30% by weight of a surfactant an 10 to 25% by weight of ethanol, wherein the aqueous cleaning liquid is contained in an amount of 0.5 to 4 g based on 1 g of the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Yoshimune Nonomura, Keiko Matsuo, Takashi Kawai
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Patent number: 7544409Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method and an article for performing the method of monitoring a surfactant. A preferred embodiment of the invention, an article comprises a substrate having an image and a surfactant thereon. The substrate is formed from various known fabrics or materials capable of absorbing and retaining a substantial quantity of the surfactant. During use, as the surfactant is dissipated, the image changes in appearance thereby indicating the quantity of surfactant remaining on the substrate. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the method and article of the present invention is effective for encouraging and making washing enjoyable for children and includes the use of an epidermal surfactant, such as soap, detergent, or other active ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: SpencerHall, Inc.Inventors: Donald S Copland, Mike E Crowley, Jonathan B. Hall
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Patent number: 7538079Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a spray dried powder comprising: (a) forming a warm, stirred aqueous slurry comprising: inorganic salts, at least one binding agent and 0.001 to 20% by weight of capsules based on the weight of spray dried powder, said capsules containing benefit agents including at least perfume, and (b) spray drying the resultant slurry to form a spray dried powder, said capsules being such that: 1) more than 40% of the benefit agents remain encapsulated 60 minutes after dispersion thereof at 70° C. in the slurry as defined in the “slurry survival test” in a sealed vessel without agitation; and 2) more than 30% of the benefit agents added for 15 minutes to an ambient slurry as defined in the “spray dry test” survive spray drying through a laboratory scale spray drier.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Takasago International CorporationInventors: Jonathan Warr, Stuart Fraser, Emmanuel Aussant
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Publication number: 20090124529Abstract: Laundry detergent and cleaning compositions comprising alkoxylated polyalkanolamine polymers obtainable by condensation of N-(hydroxyalkyl)amines and reacting the remaining hydroxy and/or secondary amino groups of the condensation product with alkylene oxides and/or derivatives obtainable by quaternization, protonation, sulphation and/or phosphation of said polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: James Lee Danziger, Frank Hulskotter, Dieter Boeckh, Sophia Ebert, Andrea Misske, Stefan Frenzel
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Patent number: 7528099Abstract: The articles, compositions, and kits of the present invention are useful for conditioning fabric.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2006Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Errol Hoffman Wahl, Jodi Lee Brown, Lisa Grace Brush, Ruth Anne Wagers, George Endel Deckner, Eric Scott Johnson, Barbara Kay Williams, Jiping Wang, Jean-Pol Boutique, Patrick Firmin August Deplancke, Francesco de Buzzaccarini, Michele Ann Watkins
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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: 7517847Abstract: Bleaching product in the form of a coated substrate comprising a water-soluble film and a coating comprising a bleaching agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Vincenzo Catalfamo, Frank William Denome, Dennis Allen Beckholt, Yousef Georges Aouad, James Michael Archbold
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Patent number: 7511006Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides which have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols. The cleaning compositions can optionally comprise dyes, builders, fatty acids, fragrances, colorants, glycerol, anti-foaming agents, and preservatives.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Laura Shimmin, Sonia H. Burciaga, Bernard Hill, Ryan K. Hood, Thomas W. Kaaret, Andrew Kilkenny, Stephen Bradford Kong
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Patent number: 7507698Abstract: A material for use in washing comprising a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Giorgio Franzolin, Lucia Rossi
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Publication number: 20090018047Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Michael Ralph Lostocco, William Clayton Bunyard, Jian Qin
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Publication number: 20090018048Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: 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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Publication number: 20090014465Abstract: The present invention relates to a dosing and dispensing device (1) comprising a double wall structure having an inner wall (10) and an outer wall (20), wherein the inner wall (10) defines a dosing chamber (12) with an opening (14) for filling and dispensing, and the outer wall (20) circumscribes the inner wall (10) at a line of intersection (30) so that an upper part of the dosing chamber lies on one side of the line of intersection (30), within the outer wall (20), and a lower part of the dosing chamber lies on the other side of the line of intersection (30), outside of the outer wall (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Ann De Wree, Filip Dominique Vangeel
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Patent number: 7470656Abstract: The present invention provides preferred, preferably liquid, hard surface cleaning compositions, compositions with cleaning liquid composition on a substrate, compositions used with absorbent pads and implements and devices for making the process of cleaning hard surfaces and/or maintaining their appearance and hygiene easier and more effective.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan Edward Sherry, Nicola John Policicchio, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Jeffrey Lawrence Flora, Toan Trinh, Joseph Paul Morelli
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Patent number: 7465701Abstract: A detergent auxiliary composition comprising from 0.001 wt % to 99 wt % cleaning polymer having a hydrophilic backbone and at least one hydrophobic pendant group, and an adjunct ingredient in which the hydrophilic backbone constitutes less than 50%, preferably less than 45% by weight of the polymer. The detergent auxiliary composition may be, for example a spray-dried particle or an agglomerate. Also described are detergent compositions comprising the detergent auxiliary composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sanjeev Sharma, Carlos Arca Quinones, Mayumi Daiki, Arturo Luis Casado Dominguez, Dieter Boeckh, Lidcay Herrera Taboada
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Publication number: 20080300159Abstract: A mixed powder or mixed granule comprising at least 80% by weight of a mixture of (a) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one glutamic acid-N,N-diacetic acid derivative of the general formula (I) MOOC—(CH2)2C(COOM)-N(CH2COOM)2 ??(I) where M is hydrogen, ammonium, alkali metal, (b) from 5 to 95% by weight of at least one polyethylene glycol or of at least one nonionic surfactant or of a mixture thereof or of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinylpyrrolidones (PVP), polyalkylene glycols and derivatives thereof, processes for producing these mixed powders or mixed granules, the use of these mixed powders or mixed granules, and a solid laundry detergent and a solid dishwasher detergent comprising the inventive mixed powder or mixed granule are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Tanja Seebeck, Lars Kissau
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Publication number: 20080293613Abstract: The present invention is based in part on the discovery that impregnating a cleaning substrate with a nonionic, linear polymer unexpectedly improves the cleaning efficacy of the article and prevents redeposition of soil and dirt onto the cleaned hard or soft surface. The nonionic, linear polymer is, for example, polyacrylamide. In addition, a method of incorporation of a cleaning composition into said substrate is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Andress K. Johnson, Stephen E. Minter
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Patent number: 7446084Abstract: A method for the production of multi-phase detergents or cleaning agents, comprising the production of a water-soluble or water-dispersible container; the filling of said container with detergents or cleaning agents; application of a separating layer and filling of said container with other detergents or cleaning agents. The method is characterized in that a liquid separating agent is applied in order to form the separating layer, said agent solidifying in order to form the separating layer; the amount of packaging material used is reduced and the number of method steps is also reduced. the invention is further characterized by optimized use of space in the packaging body.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Wolfgang Barthel, Salvatore Fileccia, Arno Düffels, Maren Jekel, Birgit Burg