Package Or Dosing Unit (e.g., Sachet, Wrapped Cake Soap, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/439)
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Publication number: 20020123448Abstract: The invention relates to a wet wipe product comprising a substrate and an emulsion. The emulsion comprising: an acrylate/C10-C30 alkyl acrylate cross polymer emulsifier; salicylic acid; a nonionic surfactant; and a lipophillic component. The nonionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of (i) a polymeric ether, (ii) a mixture of laurate esters of sorbitol and sorbital anhydrides condensed with ethylene oxide; and (iii) mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to a method for depositing salicylic acid to mammalian skin comprising topically applying the wipe product described above to the skin to be treated. The emulsion according to the invention produces an aesthetically pleasing product, capable of removing non-water proof make-up and able to deliver salicylic acid to the skin and is mild on the skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventor: Ian Dunn
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Patent number: 6444632Abstract: A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a fatty acid.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2001Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Myriam Mondin
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Patent number: 6440909Abstract: A cleaning article used in the absence of a water source, comprises an abrasive substrate and a liquid impregnating it. The substrate is a non-woven abrasive material such as a sheet of plastic fibers and the impregnation liquid is an aqueous solution of d-limonene, surface active agent and hydrophilic solvent with, if desired, the usual additives. Impregnation can be carried out on a stack of towels by pouring the impregnating solution onto the stack, which spreads uniformly throughout the towels.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Laboratories Prodene KlintInventor: Eric Vignot
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Patent number: 6440923Abstract: A packaged aqueous self foaming liquid cleansing composition comprising a base composition comprising a surfactant system comprising an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactant and a hydrophobic component, and a post foaming agent, wherein the composition is substantially free of soap and thickens on the addition of the post foaming agent to the base composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1999Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ian Gardner Lyle, Tom Matthew Salmon, Margrit Schopper-Martens, Elisabeth Winterot
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Publication number: 20020112295Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a fabric with a composition comprising a pre-swollen absorbent gelling material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ivano Antonio Gagliardi, Luigi Pace, Antonella Pesce, Luca Sarcinelli, Melanie Catherine Emmanuelle Faure-Tromeur
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Patent number: 6436892Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with a cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Isabelle Leonard, Didier Dormal, Jean Julemont
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Patent number: 6429182Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Jean Julemont, Isabelle Leonard, Didier Dormal
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Patent number: 6429185Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a powder from a packaged tablet, the package comprising plastic materials, whereby the process is characterised in that it comprises a first step of submitting the packaged tablet to mechanical degradation with first mechanical degradation means, a second step of sifting with first sifting means to obtain an intermediate material, a third step of submitting the intermediate material to mechanical degradation with second mechanical degradation means, and a fourth step of sifting with second sifting means to obtain the powder, whereby the powder obtained comprises less than 0.05% per weight of plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Inventors: Maria del Mar Ollero Novo, Paul Irma Albertus Van Dijk, Jose Luis Vega
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Patent number: 6429183Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Isabelle Leonard, Didier Dormal, Jean Julemont
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Patent number: 6420332Abstract: The present invention is a blood and organic stain remover which includes in a first embodiment a protease, an amylase, an enzyme stabilizing system such as a source of calcium, an alcohol, and an alkanolamine, a nonionic detergent, and water. In a second embodiment, the blood and organic stain remover includes a protease, an amylase, an enzyme stabilizing system, a nonionic detergent, an anionic detergent, and water. In the second embodiment the enzyme stabilizing system preferably includes a petroleum distillate. A system of using the aqueous blood and organic stain remover composition in a prepackaged wipe which permits the user to remove blood and organic spots or to pre-spot blood and organic stains prior to washing without the need for direct skin contact with the spot is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1999Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Inventor: Joseph J. Simpson
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Patent number: 6409770Abstract: A bleaching detergent composition comprising an enzyme having amino alcohol oxidase activity, a substrate for said enzyme, and a bleach catalyst or activator, a method of bleaching fabric stains with an enzymatic bleaching system comprising an enzyme having amino alcohol oxidase activity and a substrate for said enzyme, and a method of reducing dye transfer in a wash liquor by providing the liquor with an effective amount of an enzymatic bleaching system comprising an enzyme having amino alcohol oxidase activity and a substrate for said enzyme.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1998Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Albrecht Weiss, Maria Grothus, Achim Richert
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Patent number: 6410496Abstract: A laundry device for use with a washing machine is provided. The laundry device includes a bag storing a water-insoluble DTI compound. The bag includes a plurality of apertures allowing wash water to flow through the bag but which substantially prevent the water-insoluble DTI compound from exiting the bag during use. The laundry device can further include a container having a compartment for receiving and dispensing a dosed amount of detergent during use.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Axel Masschelein, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Lucresse Gemma Van Wonterghem, Terence Graham Curtis
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Publication number: 20020077264Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising a first pouch made of a water-reactive material, which comprisesType: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2001Publication date: June 20, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Derek Dasong Liu, James Song, Xiao Liang Tan
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Patent number: 6403551Abstract: An apparatus, method, and composition provide a long-term, solid cartridge made of cleaning cleaning agents mixed at an equilibrium concentration with a solubility limiting agent for controlling an equilibrium concentration of the composition in a solvent, such as water, for example. In use, the cleaning agents are dissolved only to a predetermined concentration needed for a single dose of a cleaning appliance, such as a clothes washing machine, for example. The apparatus may be configured to cyclically expose the solid cartridge to the solvent. A dosing amount of the solvent dissolves a pre-determined concentration of cleaning agents, controlled by the solubility limiting agent. The apparatus discharges the dose of cleaning agent to a cleaning appliance, and readies itself again by dissolving a dose of cleaning agent from a surface of the solid cartridge into the solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Eco-Safe, L.L.C.Inventor: Eddie Lee Caruthers, Jr.
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Patent number: 6395703Abstract: A detergent composition is described which is a solid homogeneous, evenly dispersed composition containing anionic and nonionic surfactants, soil suspending agents, chelating or sequestering agents, and alkaline builders. The detergent compositions will contain either active enzymes, an oxygen releasing bleaching agent or both. The active enzymes can be protease, amylase or lipase enzymes. Said composition can be used for laundry washing or hard surface cleaning. Manufacturing procedures and methods of use are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Assignee: Sunburst Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: William H. Scepanski
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Patent number: 6391061Abstract: A carpet stain removal product and process are disclosed. The product includes a liquid cleaning composition (18) which contains water, an organic solvent and a surfactant, an absorbent stain receiver, and a sonic or ultrasonic wave generating source (10) for imparting sonic or ultrasonic waves onto stains (14) on textiles (16). The sonic or ultrasonic wave source is, for example, a hand-held, pen-shaped device with a directed point to focus the sonic or ultrasonic waves at the stain to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Charles Hortel, Nagabhusan Senapati
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Publication number: 20020055449Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry additive sachet. The sachet comprises a cavity in which is found a dye absorbing agent and a dirt binding agent. The sachet provides a system of scavenging fugitive dyes or pigments and dirt from laundry wash water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Antonella Porta, Mark Pieter Adrie Van Der Heijden
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Patent number: 6380151Abstract: A detergent composition for use with a cleaning pad comprising an effective amount of a superabsorbent material, said pad preferably being part of a cleaning implement comprising a handle and said cleaning pad preferably being removable. The detergent composition contains a limited amount of a detergent surfactant, preferably linear in structure and relatively hydrophilic, the level of hydrophobic materials being kept below about 0.5%, and the pH being maintained above about 9, to allow the superabsorbent material to be readily absorbed by the superabsorbent material. The process of using the detergent composition with such a cleaning pad, and the provision of a kit containing both detergent composition and cleaning pad are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 1999Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ronald Anthony Masters, Nicola John Policicchio, Alan Edward Sherry
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Patent number: 6376444Abstract: A garment stair removal product and process is disclosed. The product includes a liquid cleaning composition which contains water, an organic solvent and a surfactant, an absorbent stain receiver, and a sonic or ultrasonic wave generating source for imparting sonic or ultrasonic waves onto stains on textiles. The sonic or ultrasonic wave source is, for example, a hand-held, pen-shaped device with a directed point to focus the sonic or ultrasonic waves at the stain to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Thomas Charles Hortel, Nagabhusan Senapati
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Patent number: 6369021Abstract: The invention relates to a highly alkaline or mildly alkaline detergent composition having enhanced cleaning properties. The detergent combines a source of alkalinity and a blend of nonionic surfactants that enhances cleaning starchy soils. The blend of nonionic surfactants preferably includes an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant and a silicon surfactant having a hydrophobic silicon group and a pendant hydrophilic group. Preferably, the blend of nonionic surfactants includes a surfactant having a hydrophobic group and an ethylene oxide residue containing group and a polymer additive. A method for removing soil from an article is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Victor F. Man, Terrence P. Everson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Publication number: 20020037823Abstract: A method for caring for a fabric article and/or for providing a fabric care system includes the steps of providing a laundry detergent composition, a fabric conditioning composition, or both, and a fabric treatment composition. At least one set of instructions recommends using the fabric treatment composition with the laundry detergent composition and/or the fabric conditioning composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: March 28, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nobuhiko Honma, John Gregory Schroeder, Anastacia Rosario Aricayos Barangan
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Patent number: 6358497Abstract: A surfactant system capable of structuring a non-aqueous liquid composition, wherein the surfactant system comprises at least about 5% of a structuring particle. The surfactant system preferably further comprises a surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic, nonionic, cationic, amphoteric surfactants and mixtures thereof. A well dispersed mixture of a non-aqueous liquid, for example, a nonionic surfactant, and at least about 25%, by weight of the surfactant system results in the mixture having a yield of at least about 2.0 Pa when measured at 20 sec−1 and 25° C. Moreover, the surfactant system should exhibit a peak when measured by SAXS x-ray diffraction, wherein the peak's center is between about the 1.5 to 2.5 v positions on the 2 theta axis. The structuring particles are most preferably structuring particles of sulfate and linear alkyl benzene sulfonate. Also provide is a method of making the structuring particle.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Diane Parry, Walter August Maria Broeckx, Daniel Jerome White, Jr., Mark Allen Smerznak
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Publication number: 20020019328Abstract: A kit for caring for a fabric article includes multiple products such as a fabric treatment composition and a laundry detergent composition, a fabric conditioning composition, and/or a second fabric treatment composition. Each of the multiple products contains a coordinated element, such as a brand name, a characteristic ingredient, container graphics, containers, dosages per container, a dye, a perfume, a trade dress, a set of usage instructions, and a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Gregory Schroeder, Nobuhiko Honma
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Patent number: 6346506Abstract: A cleaning wipe comprising a nonwoven fabric wherein the nonwoven fabric is impregnated with an antibacterial cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventor: Jean Julemont
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Publication number: 20020013242Abstract: The present invention provides the combination of a granular detergent composition containing a percarbonate bleaching agent with packaging system containing said composition, characterized in that said composition has an Equilibrium Relative Humidity below 30% at 35° C., and that the packaging system contains at least one unit having a Moisture Vapour Transfer Rate of from 1 g/m2/day to less than 20 g/m2/day.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: Gerard Marcel Baillely, Paul Amaat Raymond G. France, Carole Patricia D. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20020013244Abstract: A unit dose wash cycle fabric softening composition for softening or conditioning fabrics in the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose comprising (a) a compacted granular fabric softener composition or (b) an encapsulated liquid and/or granular fabric softener composition, the amount of (a) or (b) being sufficient to form a unit dose capable of providing effective softening or conditioning of fabrics in the wash cycle of said washing machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: January 31, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive companyInventors: Alain Jacques, Juliette Rousselet, Hoai-Chau Cao
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Publication number: 20020010118Abstract: A unit dose laundry composition for softening or conditioning fabrics which is suitable as an additive to the wash cycle of an automatic washing machine, said unit dose composition comprising a compacted granular composition comprising a fabric softener or a fabric conditioner, said compacted granular composition being characterized by having a spherical shape and having no discrete outer layer surrounding said fabric softener or conditioner, which outer layer is comprised of an alkaline material such that the pH of the wash water is increased upon the dissolution of said outer layer in said wash water.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Alain Jacques, Juliette Rousselet, Hoai-Chau Cao
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Patent number: 6340663Abstract: The invention provides an improved cleaning wipe which requires no scrubbing, buffing, polishing or rinsing, with the following components: (a) a wipe which comprises at least one layer of absorbent/adsorbent material; (b) a liquid cleaner which comprises (i) a low residue surfactant; (ii) a hydrophilic polymer; and (iii) the remainder, water.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: January 22, 2002Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Malcolm A. Deleo, Robert L. Blum, Maria G. Ochomogo, Paul A. Pappalardo, Elizabeth N. Swayne
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Publication number: 20020006886Abstract: The present invention relates to a substantially dry, disposable personal care article comprising:Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 1999Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventors: PETER WILLIAM BEERSE, EDWARD DEWEY SMITH
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Publication number: 20010053754Abstract: A water soluble package in the form of a horizontal form-fill-seal envelope formed from a plastics film, the package containing a substantially non-aqueous liquid detergent composition having a viscosity of from 25 to 10,000 mPaS.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2001Publication date: December 20, 2001Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Malcolm Hewitt, Hannah Mansfield, Neeraj Gupta, James Dawson Cropper
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Patent number: 6326339Abstract: A cleansing system comprises a synthetic detergent bar and a pouf/sponge for holding the bar. By using pouf, it has been found that lather can be enhanced, even in compositions comprising lather depressing emollients. The system also helps decrease perception of mush. A preferred emollient of the invention comprises emollient/oil.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1998Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Gail Beth Rattinger, Peter Boettcher, Laurie Ann Coyle, William Narath
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Patent number: 6326345Abstract: A water soluble container having disposed therein a liquid cleaning composition containing at least one nonionic surfactant, a perfume and a fatty acid.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventor: Myriam Mondin
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Patent number: 6316397Abstract: The present invention relates to a fragrance delivery system for use in laundry detergent compositions including rinse-added and dryer-added fabric conditioning compositions which provides a long lasting “freshness” or “clean” scent to fabric. The compositions described herein deliver highly fabric substantive linear acetal and/or ketal pro-fragrances to the fabric surface during laundering wherein the pro-fragrances release their fragrance raw materials over a period of up to two weeks. The present invention also relates a method for delivering a pleasurable scent to fabric which has a lasting freshness quality by contacting the fabric with a laundry detergent composition which comprises the fragrance-releasable pro-fragrances.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2000Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Co.Inventor: Mark Robert Sivik
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Patent number: 6315800Abstract: A product for use in a conventional home clothes dryer that delivers one or more desirable benefits to clothing in need of freshening. The product us particularly suited for delivering the benefits to relatively dry clothing and can be added directly to the dryer without the need for a bag to contain the product and clothing during the dryer cycle.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, a division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Filomena Augusta Gomes, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Karla Jean Cicciari, Harry Hamilton Haubert, Carol Caldwell Bishop, Sherryl Ilana Zucker
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Patent number: 6281183Abstract: A process for producing a thermoformed package comprises the steps of placing a first sheet of film over a forming die having at least one cavity, heating the film to mould the film into the at least one cavity thereby forming at least one recess in the film, placing a composition in the at least one formed recess, and sealing a second sheet of film across the at least one formed recess to produce at least one closed package. Once formed, the or each recess is substantially retained in its formed orientation by the application of a vacuum through the or each cavity.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Richard Harbour
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Publication number: 20010009892Abstract: Washing tablets of compacted particulate washing composition are marked with indicia on their surfaces, the indicia preferably being of a contrasting color. Processes for applying the markings are also described, as is a combination of the marked tablets with a packaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2000Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventor: Judith Maria Bonsall
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Patent number: 6262009Abstract: The present invention encompasses an article for treating fabrics, comprising a) an absorbent carrier substrate; and b) a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition releasably absorbed in said substrate; said substrate being wholly or partly covered by; c) a fibrous coversheet which is permeable to said cleaning/refreshment composition in the liquid and/or vapor state, said coversheet having a minimum thickness of about 7 mil (0.18 mm). The coversheet helps reduce water spotting on the fabrics being treated and picks up lint and solid soils. The article is useful in an in-home process which is conducted in a clothes dryer.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1999Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Steven Barrett Rogers, Bruce Albert Yeazell
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Patent number: 6245729Abstract: A system for forming and releasing an aqueous peracid solution is disclosed. The system includes a container and a peracid forming composition provided within the container. The container is permeable to the passage of water and aqueous peracid solution. The peracid forming composition includes a peracid precursor and a peroxygen source. Preferably, the peracid forming composition includes a chemical heater capable of releasing heat upon hydration. When placed in water, water enters the container and interacts with the peracid forming composition provided within the container. The water combines with the peracid precursor and peroxygen source to provide an aqueous peracid composition. The presence of a chemical heater within the container provides for the generation of heat within the container which enhances the rate of peracid formation. The peracid solution leaves the container and forms an effective sanitizing amount of sanitizer.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: G. Jason Wei, David D. McSherry
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Patent number: 6245731Abstract: The combination of packaging system comprising re-closing means with a stack of tablets (1) containing a bleaching agent unstable in a moisture environment, characterized in that the packaging device has a Moisture Vapor Transfer Rate of less than 20 g/m2/day measured at 40° C. and 75% eRH for avoiding ingress of water is disclosed. The packaging system may also have a micro-hole to allow gas release.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bernard Cossec, Jacky Pierre Duquet, Gregory Bruce Huntington
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Patent number: 6243969Abstract: A process for dry cleaning fabrics comprising the steps of: (i) placing one or more fabrics to be cleaned in a device which provides heat and agitation; (ii) placing one or more carrier sheets in the device wherein the carrier sheets have 200 grams of a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition releasably absorbed therein; (iii) heating the air within the device to at least 130° F. (55° C.); and (iv) agitating the fabrics and the carrier sheets until at least 40% by weight of the liquid cleaning/refreshment composition from the carrier sheets has been evaporated and vented from the device. There is further provided a kit for dry cleaning fabrics comprising: one or more carrier sheets, and from 200 grams to 1,000 grams of a liquid cleaning/refreshment composition, wherein the one or more carrier sheets can absorb at least 200 grams of the liquid cleaning/refreshment compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Bruce Albert Yeazell
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Patent number: 6242397Abstract: A bar of soap having, wrapped laterally of the bar, around at least a longitudinal extent of the bar, a stiffening member comprising a stiff sheet material having at least respective outer surfaces thereof each provided by a plastics material.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2000Date of Patent: June 5, 2001Assignee: Lever Brothers Co., division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ronald John Milio, John Duncan Wagner
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Patent number: 6136776Abstract: Water-soluble packets containing liquid germicidal detergent concentrates are provided. The germicidal detergent concentrate preferably includes about 55 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of at least one quaternary ammonium compound having the general structural formula I: ##STR1## where each of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is independently a hydrophobic, aliphatic, aryl aliphatic or aliphatic aryl radical of from 6 to 26 carbon atoms, and X is an anion; about 15 wt. % to about 35 wt. % of at least one nonionic surfactant; and about 5 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of at least one polyol containing from 2 to 6 carbons and from 2 to 6 hydroxyl groups. Also provided are methods of cleaning and disinfecting, in which the packets are added to a volume of water to dissolve and form a cleaning solution, which is used to clean and disinfect a material.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Dickler Chemical Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence R. Dickler, J. Barry Ruck
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Patent number: 6136775Abstract: An absorbent wipe is provided impregnated with a non-toxic, oil-based cleaning solvent comprising the polar oil d-limonene, a non-polar mineral oil, and a hydrophilic surfactant. The resulting article provides an effective wipe for removing oil-based soils such as oil, grease, tar, ink, and similar contaminants. The article provides a non-toxic wipe which is safe for use on skin, has low volatility, and provides a solvent which self-emulsifies in water. Accordingly, the solvent residue may be easily rinsed and removed from cleaned surfaces. Further, the solvent carrying the removed contaminant may be separated from the wiper to facilitate hazardous waste separation.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1998Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Michael Strout, Cleary Efton Mahaffey, Pamela Jean Mayberry
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Patent number: 6133214Abstract: A portioned detergent composition in a bag of water-soluble film in which at least 70% by weight of the particles of the detergent composition have particle sizes above 800 .mu.m. The choice of this particular particle size range eliminates otherwise typical production-related problems arising out of the permeability of the bag seams and resulting difficulties.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Dieter Jung, Bernd Larson, Wilfried Raehse, Peter Sandkuehler, Hans-Peter Siegers, Hermann-Josef Welling
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Patent number: 6048829Abstract: A bar of soap having, wrapped laterally of the bar, around at least a longitudinal extent of the bar, a stiffening member comprising a stiff sheet material having at least respective outer surfaces thereof each provided by a plastics material.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ronald John Milio, John Duncan Wagner
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Patent number: 6040286Abstract: A through-the-washer-dryer pouch-type detergent bag and method of use. The detergent bag is made of air and water permeable material and it has an interior chamber having a total volume V. A predetermined weight and volume of granular detergent particulate is deposited in said chamber. The volume of the detergent particulate is in a specific range and the remaining air volume of the chamber is also in a specific range. The pouch type detergent bag puffs up when it is dropped into water and air fills the unoccupied space of the chamber. As water permeates the interior chamber of the bag, the water dissolves the detergent and the detergent and air are forced out of the chamber causing the detergent bag to flatten and collapse. As the detergent bag continues through the wash cycle it curls up and becomes a wad of material.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1995Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Inventor: Karen L. Huff
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Patent number: 6037319Abstract: Water-soluble packets containing liquid cleaning concentrates are provided. The packets are stable despite the presence of any minor amount of water in the cleaning concentrates. Also provided are methods of cleaning in which the packets are added to a volume of water to dissolve and form a cleaning solution, which is used to clean a material.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1997Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Assignee: Dickler Chemical Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence R. Dickler, J. Barry Ruck
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Patent number: 6032495Abstract: A wash ball comprises an upper and an lower case half both of which have a semi-spherical shell body with openings formed thereon. The connecting end of the upper case half is provided on the end surface with a plurality of cavities and on the peripheral surface with outer screw threads. The lower case half is also provided with openings on the shell body and a plurality of embossed round dots on the end surface and an annular flange around the connecting end. The annular flange has internal screw threads formed on the inner wall surface. With such an arrangement, the upper and the lower case half can be put together to enclose solid detergent therein by means of the engagement of screw threads. When the upper case half links with the lower case half to form a wash ball, each embossed round dot extends into a cavity to prevent the ball from loosened in water. The wash ball has the advantages of simplified structure and assembling processes.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: March 7, 2000Inventor: Shiow Jiuan Freida Leu
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Patent number: 6017864Abstract: We have found that long standing problems relating to the stability of organic materials in alkaline detergents, including the reversion or hydrolysis of condensed phosphate sequestrants in alkaline solid detergent compositions can be alleviated by the use of an organic composition having vicinal hydroxyls. Such a solid block detergent can be manufactured by a process in which a source of alkalinity, a functional material including a condensed phosphate sequestering agent, an organic compound having two vicinal hydroxyl groups, are combined in a pourable composition or liquid. Such a liquid can be introduced into a plastic capsule and solidified. During manufacture and solidification, we have found that the vicinal hydroxyl compound prevents substantial hydrolysis or reversion of the condensed phosphate maintaining effective hardness ion sequestration during the use of the detergent. The stabilizer can also stabilizes color, chlorine content and dispensing properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 1997Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kent R. Brittain, Bernard J. Heile, Helmut K. Maier, Charles A. Hodge, G. Jason Wei
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Patent number: 6012308Abstract: An apparatus for magnetically laundering garments with permanent ceramic magnets compiled in unique configuration with a flux density of at least 3,900 gauss at a pole face thereof, thick plastisol casing to protect magnets from water and washing machine agitation; the magnet configuration ionizes water, increasing the natural solvency to assist in releasing stains and odors in fabrics; design, size and the casing make it practical for use in washing machine, uses specially calibrated magnetism to alter the basic nature of water and increase its natural solvency by ionization for usage in a laundry machine, and a preferred embodiment includes the magnets as a rare earth magnet.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: Marc SmulowitzInventor: Marc S Smulowitz