Carbohydrate Patents (Class 510/470)
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Patent number: 8283302Abstract: The invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly, surfactant derived from renewable bio-based resources. The cleaning composition includes a mixture of alkyl polypentosides and alkyl polyglucosides having primarily between 8 and 11 carbon atoms as a surfactant, an acid source, an optional solvent, a water conditioning agent and water. The hard surface cleaner is preferably substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates and is effective at removing food soils including 20% protein.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Patent number: 8278260Abstract: Eco-friendly, or “green”, cleaning wipes are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a green concentrated aqueous cleaning composition impregnated therein. The wipes are dry to the touch before they are activated by water and applied to inanimate surfaces for cleaning. Because of the green concentrated cleaning composition and water-activation just before application, the disclosed wipes may clean larger surface areas and have longer shelf lives and lower weights for easy transportation, packaging and handling than conventional wet wipes that are pre-loaded with a diluted cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Publication number: 20120245070Abstract: Disclosed is the use of alkyl(oligo)glycosides based on selected branched fatty alcohols as hydrotropic agents, preferably for use in cleaning agents, in particular agents for automatic dish washing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2010Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Rainer Eskuchen, Sabine Both, Arnold Benert, Ditmar Kischkel
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Patent number: 8268766Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that are (a) polymeric (that is cross linked with hydroxypropyl linkages) and (b) contain additional functional groups including alkoxy, sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary and phosphate groups, and (c) sorbitan esters to increase oil solubility and provide outstanding emulsifiers.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Surfatech CorporationInventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Patent number: 8262805Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly sulfonate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Publication number: 20120225832Abstract: The invention relates to amphiphilic C-glycoside derivatives, to methods of using them and to processes for synthesizing them. Specifically, the invention relates to novel cyclic and linear enone-glycolipids and cyclic ketone-glycolipids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: Yale UniversityInventors: Patrick Foley, Paul Anastas, Toby Sommer
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Publication number: 20120196787Abstract: The invention relates to a shaped solid cleaning composition, especially in bar format, which utilises the detergency properties of new materials which are more efficient, relatively inexpensive and are environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional soaps or synthetic surfactants. The present invention provides for a shaped solid cleaning composition which comprises a specific amount of structuring agent and a specific amount of a treated particle. The precursor of the treated particle is an asymmetric 1:1 or 2:1: clay particle having alternating tetrahedral and octahedral sheets terminating with a tetrahedral sheet at a first external surface plane and an octahedral sheet at a second external surface plane. Either or both of said external surfaces is attached with a fatty acid or derivative thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Sudipta Ghosh Dastidar, Sujitkumar Suresh Hibare, Janhavi Sanjay Raut, Suman Kumar Bhattacharya
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Publication number: 20120190607Abstract: Solid detergent compositions according to the present invention include at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one polycarboxylic acid, at least one saccharide or sugar alcohol and water. Suitable saccharides include sucrose, fructose, inulin, maltose and lactulose, and may be present in the composition in a concentration of at least 0.5 wt %. Compositions according to certain embodiments form stable solid block detergent compositions that do not swell significantly even when subjected to elevated temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter Silvernail
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Patent number: 8227397Abstract: The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
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Patent number: 8216989Abstract: A composition is provided for removing protein soil and preventing redeposition of soils onto a surface. The composition includes between about 1% and about 90% by weight sugar, between about 1% and about 80% by weight alkalinity source and between about 15 and about 10% by weight surfactant composition. The sugar may be a saccharide or a non-saccharide based sugar. The composition is substantially free of phosphorus-containing compounds and includes less than about 0.05% by weight alkali earth metal.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik Olson, Devon Beau Hammel
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Publication number: 20120165236Abstract: To prevent a photocatalyst-containing cleansing agent from deteriorating and maintain the sterilizing cleansing and deodorant effects, provided is a cleansing agent characterized by containing a photocatalyst, fine powder of charcoal that is activated carbon, and cyclodextrin. It is desirable that the charcoal is charcoal or activated carbon. By adding a fine powder of charcoal in addition to the photocatalyst, it is possible to inhibit the oxidation reaction of the photocatalyst during storage by the light blocking effect, and to prevent the effects of the cleansing agent from degrading. Further, it is possible to efficiently exert cooperative action of adsorbing excess sebum, pore-clogging dirt, cuticle, waste products, smells, etc. due to the porous structure of charcoal, and further, decomposing the adsorbed materials by the photocatalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicants: Shoichi NAKAMURA, ACP JAPAN CO., LTD.Inventor: Shoichi Nakamura
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Patent number: 8207105Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to cleaning and/or treatment compositions, such as fabric care, hair care and skin care compositions, containing an aminosilicone, one or more anionic surfactants and one or more deposition aids. The disclosed compositions have improved rheology and performance. The disclosed compositions may provide one or more fabric care benefits including, for example, fabric softness and/or an anti-wrinkle benefit. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: The Procter and Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Lenae Virginia Johnson, Julie Ann Menkhaus, Keith Homer Baker, Jennifer Beth Ponder, Peter De Nies
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Publication number: 20120142574Abstract: A cleaning solution used for cleaning oils and polluted industrial parts and a method for preparing cleaning solutions are disclosed. The cleaning solutions include (a) 1.0-5.5 wt-% alkali metasilicate agent, (b) 1.0-20.0 wt-% surface active agent, (c) 7.0-15.0 wt-% organic solvent, and (d) water. A method for preparing cleaning solutions includes the steps of (a) dissolving 1.0-8.0 wt-% alkali metasilicate powder in water forming a first solution, (b) dissolving 1.0-6.0 wt-% surface active agent and 7.0-20.0 wt-% organic solvent in a second solution, and (c) mixing the first and second solutions forming the cleaning solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Inventor: Yehuda ZALK
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Publication number: 20120128608Abstract: Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Klin A. Rodrigues, Matthew M. Vanderhoof, Allen M. Carrier, Jannifer Sanders
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Patent number: 8183198Abstract: The present invention relates to rhamnolipid-based formulations to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and act as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent for living and working environments. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of rhamnolipids to create a bio-film when applied to a surface, which prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus. This technique is especially useful to create clean surface areas for medical procedures, chemical testing, during food preparation, as well as for daycare centers and hospitals.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Keith DeSanto
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Publication number: 20120122755Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising one or more compounds having a structure comprising a node structure with from four to twelve carbon atoms, one or more (poly)glyceryl groups, and one or more hydrophobic moieties, wherein each of the one or more (poly)glyceryl groups is linked to the node structure by a first primary linking group, the one or more hydrophobic moieties are each independently linked either to the node structure by a primary linking group or to one of the (poly)glyceryl groups by a secondary linking group, and wherein the polyglyceryl thickener has an average degree of glyceryl polymerization of from greater than 3 to less than about 11 and an average number of hydrophobic groups per primary linking group of about 0.35 or greater. Also provided are polyglyceryl compounds, compositions comprising water, a surfactant, and a polyglyceryl thickener, as well as, methods of making polyglyceryl compounds and compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Sasa Andjelic, Modesto Erneta, Michael J. Fevola, Frank C. Sun
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Publication number: 20120122747Abstract: The present invention provides detergent compositions, essentially free of peroxygen or chlorine bleach compounds, containing one or more surfactants, one or more builders, one or more enzymes and one or more low MW (e.g., 0.8-25 kDa) polyethyleneimine (PEI) polymers or salts thereof, and methods of producing such compositions. The compositions of the invention provide certain benefits in cleaning of textiles (particularly fabrics including clothing), hard surfaces and dishware and utensils, including enhanced removal of certain difficult-to-remove stains such as chocolate pudding and grass, as well as of polyphenolic stains such as cherry juice, blueberry juice, red wine, tea and coffee. The invention also provides methods of using these compositions in laundry, hard surface cleaning and dishwashing applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Farid Nekmard, Napaporn Komesvarakul, Orsolya Varga-Baragh, Guanglin Sun
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Patent number: 8172953Abstract: A cleaning composition includes an alkyl polyglucoside, an ethoxylated, propoxylated extended chain surfactant having between 6 and 10 carbon atoms and a cloud point of about 42° C. or less, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner, Altony J. Miralles
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Publication number: 20120094891Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside selected from the group consisting of stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl laurylglucosides chloride and lauryldimoniumhydroxypropyl cocoglucosides chloride, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Publication number: 20120094890Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for forming ester based compositions. The ester based compositions may be used in consumer products. In one aspect, a method is provided for producing acyl alkylisethionate esters by the esterification of a sulfonate composition having two or more sulfonate isomers with fatty acid(s). In another aspect, a method is provided for forming an ester based composition including a blend of acyl alkylisethionate and acylisethionate esters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical LLCInventors: Prakasa R. Anantaneni, George A. Smith, Martin J. Renner
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Publication number: 20120071388Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly sulfonate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Patent number: 8138134Abstract: Quaternized cellulose ethers suitable for personal care products are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Russell L. Kreeger, Edward F. Diantonio, Wing K. Li, Tatiana Drovetskaya
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Publication number: 20120058165Abstract: A lotion for opacifying a wet wipe. A wet wipe may comprise a lotion, the lotion comprising an opacifying agent. The lotion or the substrate may further comprise a retention aid. The substrate may comprise an opacifying agent the same as or different than the opacifying agent of the lotion. A method for opacifying a wet wipe by loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent. A method for aesthetically modifying a wet wipe by selectively loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Kristin Hofmann Miller, Christoph Hans Peter Bonauer, Samir M. Aziz, Astrid Annette Sheehan
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Publication number: 20120053111Abstract: The invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly, surfactant derived from renewable bio-based resources. The cleaning composition includes a mixture of alkyl polypentosides and alkyl polyglucosides having primarily between 8 and 11 carbon atoms as a surfactant, an acid source, an optional solvent, a water conditioning agent and water. The hard surface cleaner is preferably substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates and is effective at removing food soils including 20% protein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles Allen Hodge, Erin Jane Dahlquist, Amanda Ruth Blattner
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Patent number: 8124575Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of polyglycoside derivatives that are (a) polymeric (that is cross linked with hydroxypropyl linkages) and (b) contain additional functional groups including alkoxy, sulfate, sulfonate, quaternary and phosphate groups, and (c) sugars to increase water solubility and provide outstanding foaming agents and detergents that are naturally derived and readily biodegradable.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: SurfaTech CorporationInventor: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20120046215Abstract: A cleaning composition including a primarily C12 poly sulfonate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: CHARLES ALLEN HODGE, ERIN JANE DAHLQUIST, AMANDA RUTH BLATTNER
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Publication number: 20120040883Abstract: A method of using a cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20120040882Abstract: A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Patent number: 8097573Abstract: A moisturizing, personal cleansing composition with a limited number of naturally-derived, naturally processed, generally regarded as safe (GRAS), biodegradable ingredients comprising a plurality of oleosomes, an anionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant, a lipoaminoacidic surfactant, and a humectant. The personal cleansing composition optionally contains a fragrance, vitamin, essential oil, thickener, exfoliant, preservative, plant extract and other beneficial naturally-derived, naturally processed, generally regarded as safe (GRAS), biodegradable ingredients such as royal jelly. The moisturizing, personal cleansing composition cleanses and moisturizes as well as or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleansing and moisturizing agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Celeste Anne Lutrario, Karen Lee Rokitowski, Jason Everett Costa
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Patent number: 8093194Abstract: Aqueous, thickened, acidic compositions which exhibit a pH of about 7 or less preferably 5 or less, and comprise an organic acid constituent selected from formic acid, citric acid and oxalic acid, a thickening constituent or constituents based on one or more gums, particularly xanthan gum which form a thickener system in the inventive composition, and at least one detersive surfactant based on glycoside surfactants, water in an amount of at least 85% wt., preferably at least about 90% wt., and one or more further optional constituents, wherein the compositions exclude: (a) surfactant compounds which include a nitrogen atom in the surfactant compound, and (b) inorganic acids.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Ross Chapman, Angelina Lorraine Kulbick
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Patent number: 8088724Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2010Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
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Patent number: 8076279Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide in cleaning compositions and more particularly to a surfactant based cleansing composition comprising, a surfactant, a non-cellulosic cationically modified polysaccharide and a solvent for use in personal care composition, household care composition or an institutional care composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Hercules IncorporatedInventors: Piet Brand, Richard G. Brown, Anita N. Chan, Paquita Erazo-Majewicz, Jashawant J. Modi
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Patent number: 8071520Abstract: A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C12 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a C10-C12 blend of a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside or a C10 sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside. The co-surfactant comprises a C6-C12 alcohol ethoxylate having between 3 and 10 moles of EO. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins and has a neutral pH.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Hodge, Amanda R. Blattner
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Publication number: 20110280822Abstract: An aqueous structured surfactant composition contains an anionic surfactant selected from isethionate surfactants, taurate surfactants, and sarcosinate surfactants, and mixtures thereof, and an electrolyte and is useful in personal care applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: James F. Griffin, Stewart A. Warburton, Tobias Johannes Futterer
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Patent number: 8030262Abstract: Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Anthony J. Cossa, Joseph J. Librizzi
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Patent number: 8021436Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising a xyloglucan conjugate and processes for making and using such compositions including the use of such compositions to clean and/or treat a situs.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Neil Joseph Lant, Lars Olof Anderson
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Publication number: 20110212147Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Michael Jude Leblanc, Lowell Alan Sanker, Adrian Gregory Switzer
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Publication number: 20110212148Abstract: Personal care products are provided. An exemplary personal care product includes a composition that is applied to the body or clothing, or an article applied against the body; a plurality of particles associated with the composition or a component of the article, the plurality of particles, at least some of the plurality of particles comprising a cyclodextrin complexing material and a first fragrance material, wherein the percent of the first fragrance material that is complexed with the cyclodextrin is greater than about 90%, so that the perceptibility of the first fragrance is minimized prior to its release; and a second fragrance material that is not complexed with the cyclodextrin and that is different from the first fragrance material, wherein the composition or article does not contain an antiperspirant active.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Timothy Alan Scavone, Michael Jude Leblanc, Lowell Alan Sanker, Adrian Gregory Switzer
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Patent number: 8003585Abstract: This invention relates to cationic Cassia polymers and to their use in hair fixative applications. The cationic Cassia polymers demonstrate superior stiffness profiles and a high level of curl retention when subjected to high humidity conditions for extended periods of time.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventors: Carole A. Lepilleur, Denise W. Rafferty, Joseph A. Zellia, Jeffrey A. Fruscella
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Patent number: 7998278Abstract: The present invention refers to a concentrate for use in a cleaning and/or washing process comprising a) an alkyl glycoside having the general formula R1OGn whereby G is a saccharide residue and n is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and R1 is an alkyl group or alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, and b) a nonionic alkylene oxide adduct, wherein the concentrate has a pH value of less than 6.5, as well as to a solution obtained by diluting the concentrate and to a process of cleaning objects using the concentrate and/or solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Tanja Hackenberger, Claudia Caussin De Schneck, Annett Lossack
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Patent number: 7985722Abstract: The present invention relates to rhamnolipid-based formulations to clean, disinfect, deodorize, and act as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent for living and working environments. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of rhamnolipids to create a bio-film when applied to a surface, which prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus. This technique is especially useful to create clean surface areas for medical procedures, chemical testing, during food preparation, as well as for daycare centers and hospitals.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Aurora Advanced Beauty LabsInventor: Keith DeSanto
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Patent number: 7985724Abstract: Disclosed is a detergent composition for hard surface, containing (A) a monoalkyl glyceryl ether whose alkyl group has 3 to 8 carbon atoms, (B) a specific compound represented by the formula (1), (C) an amine, (D) a polyvalent carboxylic acid having a molecular weight of 40 to 400 and/or a salt thereof, (E) a surfactant provided that (A) and (B) are excluded from (E), and water, wherein the mass ratio of (A)/(B), the content of (A)+(B), the mass ratio of (C)/(D), and the content of (C)+(D) are respectively in a specific range, and the pH of the detergent composition at 20° C. is 9.5 to 11.5.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takumi Inoue, Junya Hanai, Kazunori Tsukuda
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Patent number: 7977296Abstract: A composition comprising a liquid portion comprising at least one surfactant, 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: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Louis Oldenhove, Germaine Zocchi, Daniel Van De Gaer, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 7973002Abstract: A composition comprising phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) is provided. The PAP has a particle size of 0.01 to 100 ?m and a particle size distribution with x(50) of less than 10 ?m. Preferably the composition is a detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Daniele Fregonese, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Pavlinka Roy, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 7967871Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a compound for promoting antiredeposition during laundering of a textile fabric, in which the compound is a polymer comprising a polysaccharide backbone substituted by one or more groups -L-R1, where L represents an ester, amide or ether linkage and R represents an anionic alkyl group or a salt thereof, which has a degree of substitution of from 0.005 to 1 and a degree of biodegradation of at least 60% in 28 days. The use of such polymers in the manufacture of a laundry cleaning composition is also provided as well as laundry cleaning compositions containing such polymers.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: The Sun Products CorporationInventors: Christopher David Gibbs, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers
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Patent number: 7947643Abstract: Laundry treatment composition comprising a substituted polysaccharide having a degree of substitution, DS, of from 0.01 to 0.99 and a specific degree of blockiness, DB, such that either DS+DB is of at least 1 or DB+2DS?DS2 is of at least 1.20, and a laundry adjunct ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Neil Joseph Lant
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Patent number: 7923422Abstract: This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2010Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc.Inventor: Carole A. Lepilleur
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Patent number: 7910532Abstract: Formulations for producing a cleanser for cleaning hard surfaces and method of using.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2006Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: Karin M. Johnson, Tracy Palmer, William A Farone
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Publication number: 20110059884Abstract: The application pertains to the use of isosorbide ethers according to general formula (I) wherein R? and R? independently from each other represent a hydrogen atom or a alkyl- or unsaturated alkenyl moiety for the preparation of detergents and cleaners. Preferably R? and/or R? are linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl or alkenyl moiety containing 1 to 33 C-Atoms. A second, independent embodiment pertains to the use of these compounds as thickener for aqueous/surfactant compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Catherine Breffa, Burkhard Beckedahl, Markus Dierker, Ansgar Behler, Thorsten Lohl
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Patent number: 7897557Abstract: A shelf-stable liquid agent or detergent containing a bleaching agent in the form of a finely particulate bleaching agent encapsulated in a crosslinkable polymer matrix.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Peter Schmiedel, Heinz-Juergen Voelkel, Heribert Kaiser, Wolfgang von Rybinski, Soeren Hoelsken, Volker Blank, Bernhard Guckenbiehl