Sulfur In The Component Patents (Class 510/492)
- Nitrogen attached directly or indirectly to the sulfoxy group by nonionic bonding (Class 510/494)
- Sulfonic acid or sulfate monoester substituent in the component, or salt thereof (Class 510/495)
- With nitrogen containing organic component devoid of covalently bonded anionic substituents (Class 510/496)
- With nonionic hydroxy containing organic component (e.g., alcohol, etc.) (Class 510/497)
- With diverse sulfonic acid or sulfate monoester component, or salt thereof (e.g., sulfate and sulfonate, etc.) (Class 510/498)
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Patent number: 7157414Abstract: Provided are methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, the methods comprising combining a hydrophobically-modified material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: J&J Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Librizzi, Alison Protz, Irina Ganopolsky, Russell Walters
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Patent number: 7119059Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 3.5 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer; and c) from about 1 percent to about 25 percent of a nonionic surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 25:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Librizzi, Alison Martin, Irina Ganopolsky, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Michael W. Eknoian
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Patent number: 7098180Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 4 percent to about 8.5 percent of an anionic surfactant; from about 1 percent to about 30 percent of an amphoteric surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to less than about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer is about 3:1 to about 40:1. The composition is useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc.Inventors: Irina Ganopolsky, Joseph Librizzi, Alison Martin, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Michael W. Eknoian
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Patent number: 7084104Abstract: A mild cleansing composition is disclosed. The composition includes a from about 1 percent to about 8 percent of an anionic surfactant; and from about 0.1 percent to about 3 percent of a hydrophobically modified, crosslinked, anionic acrylic copolymer, wherein the weight ratio of component a) to component b) is about 1:1 to about 20:1 and wherein the composition is substantially free of non-ionic surfactants. The compositions are useful as shampoos, washes, baths, gels, lotions, creams, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Company Inc.Inventors: Alison Martin, Joseph Librizzi, Irina Ganopolsky, Elvin R. Lukenbach, Michael W. Eknoian
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Patent number: 7074752Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions having enhanced fabric color protection, said compositions comprising a bleach scavenging system comprising: i) one or more organic sulfur compounds having the formula: R—S—R or R—S—S—R ?wherein each R is independently hydrogen, C2-C20 linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; provided at least one R unit is not hydrogen; ii) one or more inorganic sulfur compounds selected from the group consisting of the sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and magnesium salts of metabisulfite, thiosulfate, sulfite, bisulfite, and mixtures thereof; and iii) and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Neil James Gordon
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Patent number: 7064098Abstract: A descaling composition for use in removing scale deposited on a member made of titanium or a titanium alloy, the descaling composition containing a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a sulfamic acid and ammonium sulfate as effective components and effectively inhibiting titanium ions from dissolving out.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Seiwa Pro Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takeshi Sugimoto
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Patent number: 7049281Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning compositions which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains an anionic detergent, and/or ethoxylated nonionic surfactants, an anionic polyacrylamide copolymer, olefin/maleic acid copolymer, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Myriam Mondin, Frederic Bessemans, Jean Massaux
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Patent number: 7030069Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid laundry detergent composition, comprising surfactant material other than fatty acid soap, an effective amount of a water-soluble dye, an enzyme and from 1% to 20% wt of fatty acid soap having from 12 to 20 C atoms, wherein at least 1% by weight (based on the liquid composition) of the fatty acid soap is unsaturated. In addition said composition comprises from 0.01% to 3% wt of a perfume composition and from 0.001% to 2% by weight of an antioxidant. It was found that the color characteristics of said composition do not deteriorate during storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Neeraj Gupta, Sachindew Manodjkoemar Ramcharan, Simon Marinus Veerman, Patrick Zwamborn
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Patent number: 7018969Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of an anionic surfactant; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: Stephen F. Gross, John F. Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 7012048Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for treating keratin substances, in particular the hair, containing a combination of a cationic ampholytic polymer and an anionic benefit agent as well as to uses thereof. In one embodiment, the composition of the present invention comprises about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of a cationic ampholytic polymer; and about 0.01 to about 20% by weight of an anionic benefit agent.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2004Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventors: Tatiana V. Drovetskaya, Joseph B. Gardner, John S. Thomaides, Lois Dwyer
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Patent number: 7012054Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric and textile conditioning compositions with improved particulate soil cleaning, containing particular combinations of cationic polymers and anionic surfactants in combination with a polyvinylpyrrolidone/amphiphilic carboxy containing polymer anti-redeposition system. The cationic polymers are preferably below a particular molecular weight to afford optimal cleaning and conditioning, and must be present in an effective amount to yield a substantial conditioning benefit. A method of conditioning articles using the inventive compositions is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: David Alan Binder, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Michael Orchowski
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Patent number: 7008914Abstract: This invention is directed to a fluorine-containing mordenite catalyst and use thereof in the manufacture of alkylbenzene (LAB) by alkylation of benzene with an olefin. The olefin may have from about 10 to 14 carbons. The fluorine-containing mordenite is prepared typically by treatment with an aqueous hydrogen fluoride solution. The benzene alkylation may be conducted using reactive distillation. This invention is also directed to a process for production of LAB having a high 2-phenyl isomer content by use of the fluorine-containing mordenite in conjunction with a conventional solid LAB alkylation catalyst. The two catalysts may be used in a mixed catalyst bed or may be packed in series, with the relative proportions being adjusted to provide a desired 2-phenyl isomer content of in the final product.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventors: George A. Smith, Prakasa R. Anantaneni, Samir S. Ashrawi, Raeda M. Smadi, John F. Knifton, Melvin Stockton
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Patent number: 6982244Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a monoethanolamine salt of an alkyl sulfonic acid; (b) from about 3 to about 50% by weight of a C6–C14 methyl ester primary solvent; (c) from about 1.0 to about 15.0% by weight of a short-chain cosurfactant; (d) from about 1 to about 25% by weight of a polar solvent having a water solubility of from about 1 to 5 g/100 ml; (e) up to about 10.0% by weight of a nonionic surfactant; (f) from about 0.05 to about 3.0% by weight of a thickening agent selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and mixtures thereof; and (g) remainder, water, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is terpene-free.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Cognis CorporationInventors: Stephen F. Gross, John F. Hessel, Timothy C. Morris
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Patent number: 6967190Abstract: A stable wetting concentrate includes octyl or dodecyl pyrrolidone, an ethoxylated alcohol, and a compatabilizing agent for dilution of the concentrate with water, suitably a polar material, such as an anionic emulsifier, or polyol, which prevents separation of the two base components in water, and, optionally, water, provides a stable wetting composition upon dilution with water, which exhibit superior wetting and spreading properties.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventors: Kolazi S. Narayanan, Jayanti Patel
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Patent number: 6949492Abstract: New aqueous nacreous concentrated compositions, containing ethoxylated glycerides derived from carboxylic acids having 6 to 22 carbon atoms as emulsifying and/or dispersing agent are provided which show all the essential features required for this kind of composition, such as storage stability, excellent nacreous appearance, besides the possibility of acting as thickening agents and increasing the foaming power of the personal care cosmetic products.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 27, 2005Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Pilar Castán Barberán, Hiroshi Abe
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Patent number: 6943142Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions used to remove post etch organic and inorganic residue as well polymeric residues and contaminants from semiconductor substrates. The compositions are comprised of a water soluble organic solvent, a sulfonic acid and water.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Matthew I. Egbe, Darryl W. Peters
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Patent number: 6927051Abstract: An enzymatic chemical process comprising the steps of providing a biphasic liquid medium that includes one polar phase and one nonpolar phase in contact with each other, wherein at least one of the phases includes reactants, and adding a polymer-protein surfactant to the biphasic liquid medium, whereby the polymer-protein surfactant will self-assemble at the interface between the polar and nonpolar phases and catalyze reactions involving the reactants.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: The University of AkronInventor: Ping Wang
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Patent number: 6887839Abstract: This invention is directed to detergent compositions which employ sulfonated linear alkylbenzenes as surfactants, wherein the sulfonated linear alkylbenzenes have a higher content of the sulfonated 2-phenyl alkylbenzene isomers than was previously available in sulfonated phenyl alkylbenzene surfactants of the prior art. Cleaning compositions according to the invention are more effective as cleaning agents over their counterparts of prior art which contain sulfonated linear alkylbenzenes having lower contents of the 2-phenyl alkylbenzene isomers, owing to an unexpected increase in tolerance of water hardness minerals normally associated with precipitation of the active detergent agent. Solid sulfonate salts of alkylbenzenes are also provided, including dry formulations containing same.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventors: George A. Smith, Samir S. Ashrawi, Raeda M. Smadi, Prakasa R. Anantaneni
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Patent number: 6884764Abstract: A liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, a hydroxy containing organic acid, and water.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Julie Burke, Kurt Sackariasen
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Patent number: 6867173Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition is presented having 0.01 to 90 percent by weight of a detergency builder and 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of at least one polymer, wherein said polymer or polymers comprises carboxylate groups and sulfonate groups. The composition is useful in liquid, tablet and granular compositions. The composition reduces filming and spotting of glass and plastics.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding CorporationInventor: Klein A. Rodrigues
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Patent number: 6861401Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions having enhanced fabric color protection, said compositions comprising a bleach scavenging system comprising: i) one or more organic sulfur compounds having the formula: R—S—R or R—S—S— ?wherein each R is independently hydrogen, C2-C20 linear or branched, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl; provided at least one R unit is not hydrogen; ii) one or more inorganic sulfur compounds selected from the group consisting of the sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium, and magnesium salts of metabisulfite, thiosulfate, sulfite, bisulfite, and mixtures thereof; and iii) and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Neil James Gordon
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Patent number: 6827090Abstract: Process for removing deposits from water-carrying systems and devices for water supply, or from their individual parts, in which the deposits are dissolved by means of an aqueous treatment solution and removed in dissolved form from the system or the device or their individual parts, wherein the deposits are dissolved by means of an aqueous treatment solution comprised of a combination of (i) a reducing agent, in particular in the form of a slat-like, reducing sulfur-oxygen compound, nitrogen-oxygen compound or phosphorous-oxygen compound, and (ii) a complexing agent having phosphonic acid groups or phosphonate groups or a complexing agent of the hydroxy acid type at pH values in the range of approximately 4.5 to 9.5, in particular from approximately 6.0 to 8.0.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: R. Späne KGInventors: Michael Nurnberger, Robert Nusko, Georg Maier
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Patent number: 6821939Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties to the human skin comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, two sulfonate anionic surfactant, a hydroxy aliphatic acid, an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, a hydroxy sultaine surfactant and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2004Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Gregory Szewczyk, Amy Engels
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Patent number: 6812194Abstract: The present invention is directed to cleaning compositions for metal surfaces, including both concentrates and ready-to-use solutions. These compositions include a source of calcium ion, a source of alkalinity, a chelating agent, and a surfactant. In some embodiments, a water-soluble or water-dispersible acid-substituted polymer is also included. Additionally, in some embodiments, specific surfactants or chelating agents are used to enhance the performance of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Richard O. Ruhr, Mark D. Levitt, Edward H. Richardson, Victor F. Man
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Patent number: 6812192Abstract: A foaming composition for topical application, comprising at least one surfactant system comprising at least one fatty acid chosen from partially and completely neutralized fatty acids, at least one non-betaine amphoteric co-surfactant and at least one anionic co-surfactant of the sulphosuccinate type and its use in the cosmetic or dermatological fields, for example, as cleansing and/or make-up-removing products for a human keratinous material, for example, the skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Assignee: L'Oreal S.A.Inventors: Delphine Ribery, Laure Bissey-Beugras
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Patent number: 6802870Abstract: A solventless cleaning and treating composition for carpet is described. The composition comprises an aqueous solution of a stainblocking polymer, a silsesquioxane anti-soiling polymer, a surfactant and optionally a sequesting agent or salt.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: John C. Chang, Robert F. Deutsch
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Patent number: 6800599Abstract: The invention relates to a class of detergent compositions for use in hand dishwashing that provides excellent performance as measured by persistence of foam in the presence of oily and fatty types of soils. Testing based on escalating amounts of such soils to the extinction of the foam showed surprising advantage of hand dishwashing composition comprising at least two anionic surfactants and a polyethylene glycol and being essentially free of alkyl polyglucosides.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventor: Scott D. Manske
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Patent number: 6794349Abstract: A built particulate laundry detergent composition containing anionic sulphonate or sulphate surfactant and conventional ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant also contains a low level of a highly ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 15 to 40. The composition exhibits increased mildness to the skin without loss of detergency performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Rudolfus Johannes Hafkamp, Rob Menting
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Patent number: 6790818Abstract: The present invention provide a composition suitable for use as a foaming hand dishwashing composition comprising a hydrophobic polymer having molecular weight of at least 500 and comprising butylene oxide moieties with the proviso that the composition does not comprise greater than 5% by weight of the composition of builder.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Patrice Mark Luc Borgonjon, Baptiste Pommiers, Mark Robert Sivik, Jean-Francois Bodet
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Patent number: 6787129Abstract: The invention relates to a blend, and a process for its use, which is made up of specific castor polyesters and anionic surfactants, which when used to clean the hair provide detergency and cleaning attributes, but surprisingly also provide the hair with gloss.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Assignee: Zenitech LLCInventors: Kenneth Klein, Irwin Paleksky, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Patent number: 6780830Abstract: Compositions and method of making compositions comprising &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and other detergent components. The &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester is formed into a first portion, and the other detergent components are formed into a second portion. The first portion is post-added to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Huish Detergents, IncorporatedInventors: Paul Danton Huish, Laurie A. Jensen, Pule B. Libe
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Patent number: 6780829Abstract: A surfactant composition containing: (a) from about 75 to 97% by weight of a fatty alcohol sulfate; and (b) from about 3 to 25% by weight of an olefin sulfonate, all weights being based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is in granular form.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ditmar Kischkel, Manfred Weuthen, Jutta Stute, Stefan Podubrin
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Patent number: 6777385Abstract: A low-molecular (meth)acrylic acid (salt)-based polymer having a good color tone is obtained by polymerizing an aqueous solution of at least one monomer component of a high concentration in the presence of an alkaline substance, wherein: 100 to 95 mol % of the at least one monomer component is a monoethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid (salt) monomer (a) having 3 to 6 carbon atoms; and 0 to 5 mol % of the at least one monomer component is a monoethylenically unsaturated monomer (b) copolymerizable with the monomer (a) (wherein the total of (a) and (b) is 100 mol % ); and wherein: a persulfate salt and hydrogen peroxide are used together as polymerization catalysts; and the entirety of the alkaline substance as used is set not to be more than 99 mol % of the amount which is necessary for neutralizing all acid groups of the at least one monomer component; and wherein: the dropwise addition of the hydrogen peroxide is completed at the latest 10 minutes earlier than the completion time of the dropwise adType: GrantFiled: June 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akiko Hemmi, Yoshihiro Maeda, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Yoshikazu Fujii
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Publication number: 20040152619Abstract: Incorporation in a laundry detergent composition of a graft polymer having a locust bean gum backbone and grafts of an aromatic sulphonic acid improves antiredeposition properties. The preferred polymer is locust bean gum-graft-poly(4-styrenesulphonic acid).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Christopher David Gibbs, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers
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Patent number: 6764989Abstract: A light duty liquid compositions comprising &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester, hydrotrope, and nonionic surfactant. The &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and the hydrotrope stabilize the composition, by reducing pH drift and/or solubilizing the &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester in solution. Methods are also disclosed for making such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Huish Detergents, Inc.Inventors: Paul Danton Huish, Laurie A. Jensen, Pule B. Libe
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Patent number: 6759382Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel super-concentrated, liquid detergent composition comprising a primary surfactant system, a secondary surfactant system, and water. In this composition, the primary surfactant system comprises at least one primary surfactant chosen from a linear alkyl benzene sulfonic acid, a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, an &agr;-olefin sulfonate, an alcohol ether sulfate, an alkyl sulfate, and alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, amine and ammonium salts thereof, the secondary surfactant system comprises at least one secondary surfactant chosen from an alkyl polyglycoside and an &agr;-sulfomethyl ester, and the weight ratio of the at least one primary surfactant to the at least one secondary surfactant, based on the solids content of the detergent composition, is at least 3:1.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2001Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Kay Chemical, Inc.Inventor: Fahim U. Ahmed
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Patent number: 6746997Abstract: A process for the preparation of mixed ethoxylated alkyl phenol/alkyl phenol ethoxy sulfate surfactants, such surfactants, and detergent formulations incorporating the same. The mixed surfactants are more tolerant of sodium carbonate, allowing greater amounts of sodium carbonate to be used so that the amount of surfactant can be reduced resulting in overall cost savings in the resultant laundry product.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: Church & Dwight Co., Inc.Inventors: Charles D. Carr, Archana Gupta
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Patent number: 6730131Abstract: A detergent composition containing a surfactant mixture, the surfactant mixture containing: (a) a nonionic surfactant corresponding to formula (I): R1O(CH2CH2O)nH (I) wherein R1 is a hydrocarbon radical having from about 16 to 18 carbon atoms and n is a number from about 5 to 10, and wherein the nonionic surfactant has an iodine value of from about 20 to 50; and (b) a co-surfactant selected from the group consisting of an alkyl oligoglycoside, an alkenyl oligoglycoside, an alkyl ether sulfate, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ansgar Behler, Norbert Huebner, Alfred Festfechtel
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Patent number: 6730650Abstract: A liquid detergent composition includes an anionic surfactant component, a viscosity-enhancing agent, and a liquid carrier. The liquid detergent composition is substantially free of nonionic surfactant. The anionic surfactant component is present in an amount at least as great as about 2% by weight. The anionic surfactant component is also present in an amount no greater than about 7% by weight. The anionic surfactant component includes an alkyl ether sulfate material and a linear alkyl benzene sulfonate material which are present in a ratio in the range of from about 5:1 to about 1:0.5. The viscosity-enhancing agent is present in an amount sufficient so that the liquid detergent composition has a viscosity no less than about 120 centipoise.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: The Dial CorporationInventor: Daniel Wood
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Patent number: 6723688Abstract: Compositions for cleansing are disclosed that are not irritating to human skin. A composition is disclosed that includes at least 2% of a mixture of a salt of an alkyl sulfoacetate and a salt of an ethoxylated alkyl sulfosuccinate, at least 3% of a salt of an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate, at least 1% of an amphoteric surfactant, at least 0.05% of an alkyl glucoside, and at least 0.005% of a phospholipid. A composition for cleansing is disclosed that includes about 2% to 70% of a mixture of a salt of an alkyl sulfoacetate and a salt of an ethoxylated alkyl sulfosuccinate, about 3% to 40% of a salt of an ethoxylated alkyl sulfate, about 1% to 40% of an amphoteric surfactant, about 0.05% to 10% of an alkyl glucoside, and about 0.005% to 10% of a phospholipid.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Shaklee CorporationInventors: Arshad H. Malik, Mukhtar Siddiqui, Yoshi Kawasaki
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Patent number: 6716807Abstract: A detergent composition comprising: (a) more than 10 wt % of a calcium-tolerant non-soap anionic surfactant system; (b) from 0.1% to 10%, preferably from 0.5% to 10%, more preferably from 1% to 10% by weight of a strong builder system selected from phosphate builders and aluminosilicate builders and mixtures thereof; and (c) the balance, if any, being other detergent ingredients wherein said composition comprises less than 35 wt %, preferably less than 25 wt %, more preferably less than 15 wt % of non-functional non-alkaline water soluble inorganic salt.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Philippus Cornelis Van der Hoeven, Kenneth Metcalfe
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Patent number: 6713442Abstract: A built particulate laundry detergent composition containing anionic sulphonate or sulphate surfactant and conventional ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant also contains a low level of a highly ethoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant having an average degree of ethoxylation of from 15 to 40, and a low level of a textile softening clay. The composition exhibits increased mildness to the skin without loss of detergency performance, and the softness of washed fabrics is significantly improved despite the low level of softening clay present.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Rudolfus Johannes Hendrikus Hafkamp, Rob Menting, Antje Minke Wierenga
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Patent number: 6696399Abstract: The present invention provides a low pH microemulsion cleaning composition, with methods for making and using the composition. The composition includes a salt of citric acid; at least one anionic surfactant such as a complex alkyl phosphate ester; at least one nonionic surfactant; a hydrotrope; a glycol ether; 5% to 25% by weight of glycolic acid, citric acid or lactic acid; 2% to 20% by weight of d-limonene, dl-limonene, pine oil, lemon oil, orange oil, grapefruit oil, lime oil, or bergamot oil; and water.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Cleaning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Chernin, Richard Martens, Ronald W. Kubala
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Patent number: 6689737Abstract: Household cleaning and/or laundry detergent compositions comprising a lignin-derived material, and lignin-derived materials themselves are provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2003Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Jeffrey John Scheibel
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Publication number: 20040009882Abstract: Provided herein are structured liquid surfactants produced using a linear alkylbenzene sulfonate having various levels of 2-isomer content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventors: Curtis M. Elsik, George A. Smith, Samir S. Ashrawi, Prakasa R. Anantaneni, Christopher J. Whewell
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Publication number: 20030224963Abstract: Alkyl phenyl alkanols, alkyl phenyl alkanol derivatives and detergent compositions comprising same. More specifically, alkyl phenyl alkanols and alkyl phenyl alkanol derivatives that provide enhanced primary biodegradability elative to conventional surfactants such as alkyl phenol ethoxylates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Daniel Stedman Connor
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Patent number: 6620776Abstract: A novel composition having the formula: wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and an aryl group, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group containing from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and an aryl group. The composition is made by combining an amine compound, a carbonyl compound, a solvent, and a sulfur-containing compound. The composition is used as a detergent additive in cleaning process.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Phillips Petroleum CompanyInventors: Mitchell D. Refvik, David W. Dockter
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Patent number: 6613730Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a charged surfactant-polymer complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Patrick Durbut, Guy Broze, Francoise Mathieu
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Patent number: 6608020Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of oily or greasy soils, contains a positively charged surfactant-polymer complex, and water.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Patrick Durbut, Guy Broze, Francoise Mathieu
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Patent number: 6605579Abstract: An antibacterial liquid dish cleaning composition with desirable cleansing properties comprising a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate, two anionic surfactant, a betaine surfactant, a citric or lactic acid, at least one polyethylene glycol, an antibacterial agent and water.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Colgate- Palmolive CompanyInventors: Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, David F. Suriano