Heterocyclic Nitrogen (except Triazines) Patents (Class 510/500)
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Patent number: 7468347Abstract: A polyol polymeric structure comprising a bleach activating moiety to give benefits in detergent compositions such as bleaching action, soil suspension, increased surfactant availability in the presence of free hardness.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Julie Ann Menkhaus, George Douglas Hiler, II, Marc Eric Gustwiller
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Patent number: 7468348Abstract: A polyol polymeric structure comprising a bleach activating moiety to give benefits in detergent compositions such as bleaching action, soil suspension, increased surfactant availability in the presence of free hardness.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Julie Ann Menkhaus, George Douglas Hiler, II, Marc Eric Gustwiller
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Patent number: 7462587Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for removing a film from a substrate. The composition comprises a mixture comprising a water-soluble biodegradable alkyl ester, and a water insoluble biodegradable alkyl ester. Also disclosed is a method of removing a film from a substrate, comprising providing a coated substrate comprising a film adhered to a substrate; applying a composition comprising a mixture comprising a water-soluble biodegradable alkyl ester, and a water insoluble biodegradable alkyl ester to a surface of the coated substrate; leaving the applied composition in contact with the coated substrate for a time sufficient to create a portion of disengaged film; and removing the portion of disengaged film from the substrate. The composition also provides a method of making the disclosed composition, comprising mixing together an aqueous phase comprising a water soluble biodegradable alkyl ester, and a nonaqueous but water soluble phase comprising a water insoluble biodegradable alkyl ester.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: General Chemical CorpInventors: Manesh Shah, Thomas Cherniak, Gregory Work
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Publication number: 20080255251Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
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Publication number: 20080253981Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
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Patent number: 7429545Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood
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Patent number: 7425527Abstract: The present invention relates to organic activators having the following general formula: Wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or aryl moiety comprising at least five carbons, R2 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl moiety comprising less than five carbons, R3 is a suitable bridging moiety, R4 is a charged moiety, N is nitrogen, each G is, independently, an oxygen containing moiety and Z, when present, is a charge balancing counter ion. The present invention also relates to cleaning compositions comprising said organic activators, and processes for making and using the aforementioned organic activators and cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Gregory Scot Miracle, Robert Richard Dykstra, George Douglas Hiler, II
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Patent number: 7410936Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain sterically hindered amine salt compounds. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
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Patent number: 7410939Abstract: A cleaner composition which comprises at least one surfactant, at least one builder and at least one nitrogen-containing polymer is described. The nitrogen-containing polymer is, for example, an alkoxylated polyvinylamine, an alkoxylated, acylated or alkylated polyaminoamide or a polyurethane-urea with tertiary amino groups. The nitrogen-containing polymers facilitate soil release.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ralf Noerenberg, Helmut Meffert, Karl Haeberle, Martin Scholtissek, Cordula Mock-Knoblauch, Franz Weingart
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Patent number: 7390774Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The disclosed antimicrobial compositions provide persistent, broad spectrum, antimicrobial activity. The antimicrobial compositions may be used in the preparation of antimicrobial articles. The antimicrobial compositions may also be used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms by introducing those compositions onto or into an environment subject to microbial attack.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Rohm and Haas CompanyInventors: Tirthankar Ghosh, Barry Weinstein
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Patent number: 7358220Abstract: A polyol polymeric structure comprising a bleach activating moiety to give benefits in detergent compositions such as bleaching action, soil suspension, increased surfactant availability in the presence of free hardness.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Julie Ann Menkhaus, George Douglas Hiler, II, Marc Eric Gustwiller
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Patent number: 7335629Abstract: The present invention relates to support-fixed bleaching catalyst(s)suitable or the catalysis of peroxide compounds, characterized in that the support-fixed bleaching catalyst(s) is/are covalently bonded to a support by means of at least one organic ligand of the bleaching catalyst. The bleaching catalyst(s) form(s) a complex with at least on transition metal. The invention further relates to support-fixed bleaching catalysts for the catalysis of peroxide compounds, where at least one ligand, covalently bonded to a support, is a transition-metal-free ligand, which chelates with transition metal, derived from another source, preferably from the bleaching composition and/or added water and thus forms the complex with a transition metal.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft Auf AktienInventors: Pavel Gentschev, Steve Döring, Jacques Breyer, Antonio Machin
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Patent number: 7332464Abstract: Bleach activator cogranulates of one or more ammonium nitrites and at least one further bleach activator obtained by spraying an aqueous solution of one or more ammonium nitrites onto the further bleach activator, granulating the resulting mixture and drying and sieving the moist granulate.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbHInventors: Jürgen Cramer, Johannes Himmrich, Helmut Kramer
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Patent number: 7314852Abstract: A glass cleaning composition is disclosed for removing soils and dirt from glass surfaces without leaving a visible streak. The cleaning composition contains an ethylene glycol ether, an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, a surfactant, and water. Optionally the composition can also include a co-solvent, a pH adjusting agent, a dye, a fragrance, and other ingredients that enhances the performance and elegance of the composition. The composition make use of a synergetic effect of combining the ethylene glycol ether, N-alkyl pyrrolidone and surfactant to improve the soil removal performance of the composition while remaining substantially streak-free.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Gerald W. Cummings, Frank J. Steer, Francis J. Randall, Loretta G. Lynch
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Patent number: 7309682Abstract: Disclosed are stabilized body care products, household products, textiles and fabrics which comprise certain dialkylhydroxyamine stabilizers, dialkylhydroxylamine stabilizer salts, nitrone stabilizers or amine oxide stabilizers. Dyed products and articles are effectively stabilized against color degradation. The products are for example skin-care products, hair-care products, dentifrices, cosmetics, laundry detergents and fabric softeners, non-detergent based fabric care products, household cleaners and textile-care products.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood
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Patent number: 7291584Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq,??(1) [L?nMemXp]zYq,??(1?) wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
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Patent number: 7273060Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a surface of a substrate by foam technology that includes at least one treatment chemical. The invention more particularly relates to the removal of undesired matter from the surface of substrates with small features, where such undesired matter may comprise organic and inorganic compounds such as particles, films from photoresist material, and traces of any other impurities such as metals deposited during planarization or etching. A method according to the present invention for treating a surface of a substrate comprises generating a foam from a liquid composition, wherein the liquid composition comprises a gas; a surfactant; and at least one component selected from the group consisting of a fluoride, a hydroxylamine, an amine and periodic acid; contacting the foam with the surface of a substrate; and, removing the undesired matter from the surface of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: EKC Technology, Inc.Inventors: Bakul P. Patel, Mihaela Cernat, Robert J. Small
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Patent number: 7258748Abstract: In a method for processing a baking pan, the baking pan is placed in a solution including: water, N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone, Ethoxylate of nonylphenol, Monoethanolamine, Triethanolamine and Potassium hydroxide. The solution is heated to a temperature in a predefined temperature range. The baking pan is removed from the solution after a predefined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Chemstar CorporationInventor: Mingzhong Su
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Patent number: 7223723Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of use thereof are described. A representative cleaning composition includes about 0.2% to about 25% of a surfactant and one or more of the following components: about 5% to about 99% of a builder, bout 5% to about 95% of a hydrotrope, about 2% to about 60% of a water conditioner, about 0.1% to about 35% of an alkali, and about 2% to about 85% of a processing aid.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2002Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Victoria E. Wilson and Matthew P. Wilson TrustInventor: Paul A. Wilson
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Patent number: 7223722Abstract: A composition and method for use in imparting or maintaining a glossy or shiny finish on a hard surface. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a base polish component or components, and at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In another embodiment, a method of imparting a glossy finish on a hard surface by applying a composition to the hard surface, the composition comprising at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant. In some such embodiments, the composition comprises a base polish and the poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant is dispersed in the base polish. Preferably, the poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant comprises in the range of about 0.01 to about 10 wt. %, more preferably in the range of about 0.05 to about 5 wt. %, and more preferably in the range of about 0.1 to about 1 wt. % of the total composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Gregory S. Conrad, Michael E. Besse, Terry J. Klos
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Patent number: 7205267Abstract: The use is claimed of transition metal complexes of the formula (I) [M(L)Yn]Xm??(I) where M is a metal atom from the group of Mn and Fe, L is a ligand of the general formula (II) or (III) where R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each H, C1–C8-alkyl or C6–C12-alkaryl; X and Y are each an uncharged or anionic ligand from the group of CH3CN, chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, sulfate, citrate, hexafluorophosphate, trifluoromethanesulfonate, tetrafluoroborate, tetraphenylborate or an anion of organic acids having C1–C22 carbon atoms, n and m are each a number from 0 to 4 as bleach catalysts in laundry detergents and cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2005Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Assignee: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbHInventors: Gerd Reinhardt, Ekaterina Jonas
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Patent number: 7179779Abstract: A novel cationic bleach activator having an enhanced hydrolytic stability is provided. The novel cationic bleach activator also leads to a reduction in strength loss of cotton fibers compared to conventional hot peroxide bleaching, and achieves this reduction in strength loss without a loss of whiteness. Bleaching compositions and detergent compositions comprising the novel cationic bleach activator also are provided. A method of bleaching cellulosic fibers, such as cotton fibers, and a method for removing a stain or discoloration from an article are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2006Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignee: North Carolina State UniversityInventors: Peter J. Hauser, David Hinks, Jung Jin Lee, Sang-Hoon Lim
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Patent number: 7144849Abstract: A composition for removing resists and etching residue from substrates containing at least one nucleophilic amine compound having oxidation and reduction potentials, at least one organic solvent, water and, optionally, a chelating agent is described. The chelating agent is preferred to be included since it provides added stability and activity to the cleaning composition so that the composition has long term effectiveness. If a chelating agent is not present, the composition, while providing for adequate stripping and cleaning upon initial use of the composition following mixing, has only short term stability. In this latter instance, the nucleophilic amine compound and organic solvent components of the composition preferably are maintained separate from each other until it is desired to use the composition. Thereafter, the components are combined. Following use of the composition, the non-used portion of the composition can be disposed of or be reactivated by the addition of a chelating agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: EKC Technology, Inc.Inventors: Wai Mun Lee, Charles U. Pittman, Jr., Robert J. Small
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Patent number: 7138363Abstract: Use of metal complex compounds of formula (1) and/or (1?) [LnMemXp]zYq (1), [L?MemXp]zYq (1?), wherein all substituents are as defined in the claims, as catalysts for oxidation reactions, and also novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Gunther Schlingloff, Torsten Wieprecht, Uwe Heinz, Albert Schneider, Marie-Josée Dubs, Frank Bachmann, Menno Hazenkamp, Thomas Ehlis, Cornelia Vincenzi, Josef Dannacher
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Patent number: 7135447Abstract: Fluids for cleaning and decarbonizing internal combustion engines include a fuel system and injector cleaner fluid to be added to the fuel tank, an engine oil supplement to be added to the oil crank case, an aerosol air intake cleaner to be aerosol sprayed into the air intake system and throttle body then scrubbed, an air induction cleaner and decarbonizer to be injected by sprayers while the engine is running, and a piston and ring cleaner fluid for cleaning and decarbonizing internal combustion engines.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Inventors: Shelba F. Bowsman, Peter Cosentino
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Patent number: 7125832Abstract: Laundry or cleaning composition comprising: (a) a catalytically effective amount, preferably from about 1 ppb to about 99.9%, of a transition-metal bleach catalyst which is a complex of a transition-metal and a cross-bridged macropolycyclic ligand; and (b) at least about 0.1% of one or more laundry or cleaning adjunct materials, preferably comprising an oxygen bleaching agent. Preferred compositions are laundry compositions and automatic dishwashing detergents which provide enhanced cleaning/bleaching benefits through the use of such catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Procter & Gambel CompanyInventors: Daryle Hadley Busch, Simon Robert Collinson, Timothy Jay Hubin, Christopher Mark Perkins, Regine Labeque, Barbara Kay Williams, James Pyott Johnston, David Johnathan Kitko, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent
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Patent number: 7119053Abstract: An aqueous wheel cleaning solution for removing the dirt form the surface of aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, painted steel, painted aluminum, clear coated aluminum, rubber, and plastic wheels and tires without scrubbing by applying the cleaning solution to the wheel and/or tire then rinsing the wheel and/or tire with water. Selected polymers include a polyvinylpyrrolidone, a poly(N-vinylimidazole, a poly(4-vinylpyridine-betaine), and/or a poly(4-vinylpyridine-N-oxide) each one of which can be used with conventional wheel cleaning components such as an acid or alkaline-based cleaning formulation to dramatically improve its wheel cleaning power. These polymers can attach to organic and inorganic dirt particles forming a complex with them for easy removal from the wheel and/or tire during rinsing, leaving the wheel and/or tire clean without scrubbing the wheel or tire surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Ashland Licensing and Intellectual Property, LLCInventors: Elsie A. Jordan, Wen-Chen Su, Richard J. Baumgart, Frances E. Lockwood
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Patent number: 7087566Abstract: A composition and related process for removing paint from a substrate in which the composition contains d-limonene.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: W.M. Barr & Company, Inc.Inventor: Dennis E. Shireman
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Patent number: 7084100Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition having from about 0.005% to about 5% by weight, preferably, from about 0.01% to about 1% by weight of an antioxidant. The composition is selected from the group consisting of a laundry detergent composition, a fabric softening composition, a dish care composition, a personal cleansing composition, a shampoo composition, a rinsing composition and a conditioner composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Randall Alan Watson
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Patent number: 7077870Abstract: A laundry treatment composition comprising composition comprising: i) a polymer having an average repeat unit of: in which R1-6 are independently of one another selected from H, a hydrolysable group, or a fibre reactive group in which when R1-6 is a hydrolysable group the degree of substitution is 0 to 1, and wherein R1-6 is a fibre reactive group the degree of substitution is from 0.05 to 1 and; ii) a carrier agent selected from surfactants, softening compounds or water wit the proviso that when the carrier agent is water the composition further comprises perfume.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Paul Hugh Findlay, Dax Kukulj, David Richard Arthur Mealing
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Patent number: 7073518Abstract: A cleaning solution for a mask used in a vacuum vapor deposition step in the production of a low molecular weight organic EL device is provided, the cleaning solution including one type or two or more types of aprotic polar solvent. There is also provided a cleaning method for a mask used in a vacuum vapor deposition step in the production of a low molecular weight organic EL device, wherein cleaning is carried out by immersion or jet flow using the cleaning solution.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 11, 2006Assignees: Kanto Kagaku Kabushiki Kaisha, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Norio Ishikawa, Yoshitaka Kinomura, Hideki Hijiya
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Patent number: 7064241Abstract: A microemulsion composition having a solid source of peroxycarboxylic acid and germinant is used for chemical and biological warfare decontamination. A process for decontaminating uses the microemulsion composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Jerry S. Brown, Richard C. Hodge, Margaret A. McCabe, Karen A. McGrady, Amanda S. Schilling
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Patent number: 7041630Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulatability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray container which preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, John William Smith, Helen Bernado Tordil
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Patent number: 7030075Abstract: This invention relates to organic activators having the following formula: wherein Z is a charge equalizing ion and one or more of the moieties R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are modified such that the one or more of the drawbacks associated with this class of molecule are essentially eliminated, cleaning compositions comprising such activators; and processes for making and using such activators and cleaning products.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Greogory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 7018964Abstract: The cleaning composition of this invention comprises, as effective components, a compound (A) represented by the formula (1) and a nonionic surfactant (B): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms. The cleaning composition of the invention is excellent in detergency and is satisfactory in respect of environmental protection properties, odor and flammability. An article to be cleaned can be cleaned by coming into contact with this cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Maeno, Shugo Kawakami, Kazutaka Zenfuku
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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: 7012058Abstract: A chemical softening composition includes a amide-substituted quaternary imidazolinium salt, a nonionic surfactant, and a polyhydroxy compound for use in treating cellulosic materials including papers, textiles and fabrics. The chemical softening composition can be applied to papermaking fibers during a papermaking process to provide a softened paper web and product possessed of sufficient tensile strength for its regular employment. A chemical softening composition according to the invention can also be applied to fabric to soften the fabric, provide easier handling of the fabric, and also reduce the tendency of the fabric to generate and store static electricity.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical CorporationInventor: Duy T. Nguyen
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Patent number: 7008911Abstract: Compositions of the invention include: (a) a solvent at least partially immiscible in water; and (b) a solubilizing agent having a formula: where R is (C1–C7)alkyl, substituted (C1–C7)alkyl, (C1–C7)alkoxy, substituted (C1–C7)alkoxy, (C2–C7)alkenyl, substituted (C2–C7)alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycly; and R? and R? is independently selected from hydrogen, (C1–C7)alkyl, substituted (C1–C7)alkyl, (C1–C7)alkoxy, substituted (C1–C7)alkoxy, (C2–C7)alkenyl, or substituted (C2–C7)alkenyl. Further compositions include: (a) a solvent at least partially immiscible in water; and (b) a solubilizing agent having a formula: R1—R—OH where R is (C1–C7)alkyl, substituted (C1–C7)alkyl, (C1–C7)alkoxy, substituted (C1–C7)alkoxy, (C2–C7)alkenyl, substituted (C2–C7)alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl or heterocycyl and R1 is a nitrogen containing heterocycyl or a nitrogen containing hetroaryl. The compositions are useful in providing stable single phase aqueous solutions when combined with water.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: Ecolab, Inc.Inventors: Greg Griese, Mark Levitt
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Patent number: 7005410Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulatability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray container that preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, Eugene Paul Gosselink, John William Smith, Helen Bernardo Tordil, Robb Richard Gardner, Timothy Woodrow Coffindaffer
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Patent number: 7005409Abstract: A cured resin dissolving composition comprising a cellulosic gelling agent prepared in n,n-dimethylacetamide, known for its high penetration and solvency to polar resins, with a glycol-ether co-solvent, 1,8-diazabicyclo(5.4.0)undec-7-ene as a soluble amine, and a surfactant. The mixture of components form a gel-form composition while maintaining high dissolution character for cured polysulfide resins. The optimum thickness of the gel form is dependent upon the amount of the cellulose gelling agent present in the mixture. The product may be used to remove coatings and sealants present on vertical and horizontal surfaces and hard to reach areas commonly encountered when performing maintenance on aviation fuel tanks and similar equipment. Once the system has been in contact with the resin and dissolution has been allowed for a period of time, the reacted material may be wiped away or can be easily rinsed with water, an alcohol, or another hydrophilic rinse.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: General Chemical Performance ProductsInventors: James R. Esposito, John C. Moore
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Patent number: 6998381Abstract: Amine fabric softener actives are prepared in dispersion and/or clear form with materials to improve performance by increasing the cationic charge density. These materials include polycationic compounds, especially cationic polymers; single long-chain cationic compounds; and carboxylic acids that increase the acidity in the rinse, thus lowering pH and increasing the percentage of amine fabric softener active that is protonated. Antistatic properties are also improved.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kimberly Ann Grimm, Dennis Ray Bacon, Toan Trinh, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Helen Bernardo Tordil
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Patent number: 6992050Abstract: A stripping composition comprising (a) an anticorrosive agent, (b) a stripping agent and (c) a solvent, wherein the anticorrosive agent (a) is a heterocyclic compound having a nitrogen atom-containing six-membered ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: NEC CorporationInventors: Tatsuya Koita, Keiji Hirano, Hidemitsu Aoki, Hiroaki Tomimori
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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: 6939836Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising in combination an alkyl pyrrolidone, such as a C8-C18 linear alkyl pyrrolidone, and an alkyl polysaccharide such as an alkyl polyglucoside, and a method of .enhancing the efficacy of an enzyme containing composition for use in cleaning medical instruments comprising the step of including in said composition an alkyl pyrrolidone and an alkyl polysaccharide. The methods and compositions of the present invention may further include at least one enzyme such as proteases, lipases, amylases, and cellulases.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Novapharm Research (Australia) Pty LtdInventors: Steven Kritzler, Alex Sava
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Patent number: 6933269Abstract: Polyaspartate derivatives, especially hydrophobically modified and/or hydrophilically modified polyaspartate derivatives, most especially polyaspartate derivatives that are both hydrophilically and hydrophobically modified, for use in detergent compositions, specifically laundry detergent compositions for providing cleaning, dispersancy, especially soil dispersion, builder properties and/or improved whitening of fabrics contacted by such detergent compositions; and methods for making such polyaspartate derivatives, and methods and articles employing such detergent compositions, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2002Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Glenn Thomas Jordan, IV, Eugene Paul Gosselink
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Patent number: 6927197Abstract: Antibacterial solution useful as a cleaning agent suitable for cutaneous use by humans or otherwise which is aqueous based, free of alcohol and surfactants and having a quaternary ammonium compound as its principal antimicrobial agent, a number of moisturizing agents and DMDM Hydantoin serving at least as a preservative.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2000Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Water Journey Ltd.Inventors: Francine Glick, Eugene Puchalski, Jr.
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Patent number: 6916770Abstract: A multi-functional concentrate composition which can be utilized to impart a desired color to a polymeric material and improve the processability thereof. The composition comprises at least one pigment, a blowing or foaming agent, and a binder component which at least allows the polymeric material to be processed at lower pressures than would otherwise be necessary for the same composition without the blowing agent.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2002Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: Polyone CorporationInventor: Norman E. Nitzsche
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Patent number: 6916774Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care methods for restoring and/or rejuvenating color of worn, faded fabric, by applying to said fabric a fabric color care composition which comprises: water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers; surfactant capable of forming a bilayer structure; and mixtures thereof. Optionally, the composition can contain other ingredients to provide additionally fabric care benefits, and/or to improve performance and formulatability. The composition is preferably applied as small particle size droplets, especially from spray container which preferably are in association with a set of instructions for use.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Toan Trinh, Mary Vijayarani Barnabas, John William Smith, Helen Bernado Tordil
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Patent number: 6916777Abstract: Novel fatty acids and derivatives thereof such as salts, new surfactant systems comprising one or more of these compounds, consumer products such as laundry products, personal care products, pharmaceutical compositions, industrial cleaners, and the like comprising said compounds or surfactant systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Daniel Stedman Connor, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Deborah Jean Back, Toan Trinh, Phillip Kyle Vinson, Roland George Severson, Thomas Anthony Cripe, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, Mark Robert Sivik, Errol Hoffman Wahl, Gayle Marie Frankenbach, Marc Johan Declercq, Hugo Jean Marie Demeyere
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Patent number: 6916775Abstract: Laundry and laundry detergent compositions comprise a fabric enhancement system which comprises one or more polyamines and a transition metal-containing dye protection system which comprises an oligomer formed from the reaction of an imidazole and a crosslinking agent, preferably epichlorohydrin. Said compositions provide fabric integrity benefits but mitigate the coor fidelity problems which may be caused by the use of certain polyamines.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Neil James Gordon