Heterocyclic Nitrogen (except Triazines) Patents (Class 510/500)
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Patent number: 6908892Abstract: The present invention is a photoresist remover composition used in order to remove photoresist during the manufacturing process of semiconductor devices, such as large-scale integrated circuits and very large-scale integrated circuits. The present invention comprises 2˜20 weight % of water-soluble hydroxylamine, 5˜15 weight % of oxime compound containing 2 or 3 hydroxyl groups, and 30˜55 weight % of alkyl amide. The photoresist remover composition according to the present invention can easily and quickly remove a photoresist layer that is cured by the processes of hard-bake, dry-etching, and ashing and a side-wall photoresist polymer that is produced from the lower metal film by the reaction of the photoresist with etching and ashing gases during these processes. Especially, the photoresist remover composition has a good property of removing the side-wall photoresist polymer produced from the layers of aluminum, aluminum alloy, and titanium nitride.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2001Date of Patent: June 21, 2005Assignee: Dongjin Semichem, Co., Ltd.Inventors: Suk-Il Yoon, Young-Woong Park, Chang-Il Oh, Sang-Dai Lee, Chong-Soon Yoo
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Patent number: 6875734Abstract: The use of compounds of the formula (1) M(L)nXm??(1) where M is a metal atom from the group Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, W, L is a ligand from the group of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, X is chloride, bromide, nitrate, perchlorate, sulfate, ammonia, tetrafluoroborate, hexafluorophosphate or an anion of an organic acid having 1 to 22 carbon atoms, n is a number from 2 to 4 and m is a number from 0 to 4, as catalyst for peroxygen compounds, in particular in washing, bleaching and cleaning compositions is claimed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2004Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Gerd Reinhardt, Ekaterina Jonas, Daniel Kewitz, Aylin Karadag, Hans Prehler
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Patent number: 6864220Abstract: A concentrate and a ready-to-use or diluted formulation for an aqueous vehicle cleaner can remove a wide range of different types of traffic film using either low pressure application, hand pressure application, water jet spray apparatus, clean-in-place systems or other manual or mechanical washing systems. The compositions may comprise, for example, one or more solutions that each or collectively contain or comprises: a) at least one anionic surfactant; b) at least one poly[oxyalkylene] ammonium cationic surfactant; and c) an alkaline agent. Optional additional ingredients may comprise at least one polycarboxylic acid chelating agent (preferably an aminocarboxylic acid chelating agent), at least one non-ionic or amphoteric surfactant, at least one hydrotrope, inorganic and/or organic acids and at least one silicate. The alkaline agent may provide a pH (when the finished product is diluted to 0.5 to 5% by weight in water) will be between about 9 to 13.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Mark D. Levitt, Terry J. Klos, Michael E. Besse, Robert D. Hei, Jerry D. Hoyt, Cathleen O'Connor, Victor Fuk-Pong Man
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Patent number: 6835707Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which include from about 0.01% to about 5.0% by weight of a mixture of cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers or copolymers and hydrophobically modified cellulosic based polymers or oligomers.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Jennifer Ann Leupin, William Conrad Wertz
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Patent number: 6833336Abstract: A laundry additive article comprising an insoluble polymeric amine dye absorber physically adhered to an insoluble substrate is disclosed. The insoluble polymeric amine dye absorber is dye-selective, preferentially binding fugitive dyes in a wash solution, rather than detergent components or fabrics. The laundry additive article may comprise additional components including a dye transfer inhibitor and a signal to visually indicate that fugitive dyes have been scavenged.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Yousef Georges Aouad, Sherri Lynn Randall, William Conrad Wertz
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Patent number: 6818607Abstract: Formulation components such as bleach boosting compounds selected from the group consisting of bleach boosters comprising quaternary imine cations, zwitterions, polyions having a net charge of from about +3 to about −3 and mixtures thereof, bleaching species comprising oxaziridinium cations, zwitterions, polyions having a net charge of from about +3 to about −3 and mixtures thereof, are disclosed. The bleach boosting compounds increase bleaching effectiveness even in lower temperature solutions and provides improved stability toward unwanted boosting compound decomposition.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Robert Richard Dykstra, Gregory Scot Miracle
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Patent number: 6803355Abstract: Detergent compositions are formulated with a mixture of hydrophobically modified cellulose polymers or oligomers and cyclic amine based polymers or oligomers. The cellulose/amine mixture maintains the integrity and appearance of fabrics laundered in the compositions. Dye maintenance and anti-pilling benefits are provided. The compositions are provided in containers which alert the user of the benefits provided by the compositions.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2001Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Jennifer Leupin Moe, William Conrad Wertz
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Patent number: 6794355Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric enhancement compositions which provide reduced fabric abrasion damage. The compositions of the present invention comprise: a) one or more fabric abrasion polymers, said polymers comprising the following units: i) at least one monomeric unit comprising an amide moiety; ii) at least one monomeric unit comprising an N-oxide moiety; or iii) a polymer which contains at least one monomeric unit comprising an amide moiety and at least one monomeric unit comprising an N-oxide moiety; and b) the balance carriers and fabric conditioning or fabric enhancement ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Serge Gabriel Pierre Roger Cauwberghs, Raphael Angeline Alfons Ceulemans, Neil James Gordon
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Patent number: 6790819Abstract: 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 formulability. 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: November 15, 2001Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: 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: 6759378Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for the safe and environmentally friendly cleaning of components, for example from paint, lacquer, adhesive and rubber, in the absence of a negative effect on the components and the environment. The agent in accordance with the invention contains N-methyl 2-pyrrolidon with the addition of alkaline salt of unsaturated fatty acids and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Stripp Chemicals ABInventors: Kjell Karlsson, Hans Magnusson
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Patent number: 6750189Abstract: The fabric care compositions comprising A) from 0.1% to 10% by weight amino acid based polymers which are alkoxylated with an average of 0.1 to 30 alkyleneoxy units; B) from 1% to 80% by weight, of a fabric softening active; and C) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients wherein said compositions provide colored fabric with protection against the deleterious effects of mechanical wear and exposure to laundry-leaching added ingredients inter alia bleaching materials or water-borne materials inter alia heavy metal ions.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Shulin Larry Zhang, Sherri Lynn Randall, Rajan Keshav Panandiker
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Patent number: 6740630Abstract: A process for making substantially anhydrous structured surfactant compositions which, at room temperature, are shear thinning non-Newtonian pastes with a yield point that allows them to be easily worked in commercial apparatus. The process employs alkoxylated cationic structuring agents, anionic surfactants and organic solvents in a drying step to provide the pastes. The pastes are suitable for agglomeration with dry detergent powder to form granular detergent product and are especially suitable for incorporation into anhydrous liquid detergent products.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yousef Georges Aouad, Christopher John Lienhart
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Patent number: 6733538Abstract: The present invention relates to laundry detergent compositions providing dye protection benefits to fabric comprising: a) from about 4% to about 70% by weight, of a surfactant; b) from about 0.01% by weight, of a dye maintenance polymer or oligomer, said polymer or copolymer comprising one or more linearly polymerizing monomers, cyclically polymerizing monomers, and mixtures thereof; and c) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Sherri Lynn Randall, Janet Sue Littig, Eugene Paul Gosselink, David William Bjorkquist
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Patent number: 6718992Abstract: Neutral to basic compositions comprising surfactants other than amphoteric surfactants, copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and an alkylenically unsaturated monomer, and a polysaccharide polymer. Also, employment of these compositions in processes for treating hard surfaces, providing a shine benefit to the hard surfaces, reducing limescale deposits and watermarks from hard surfaces, and for providing a “next-time” cleaning benefit to hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventors: Sergio Cardola, Panos Iakovides, Laura Orlandini, Maria Rosa Rescio
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Patent number: 6693068Abstract: Improved aqueous carpet cleaning compositions which are ideally suited for use in machinery designed or used in the mechanical cleaning of carpets. The compositions are alkaline, and include one or more detersive surfactants, preferably one or more nonionic surfactants and one or more anionic surfactants; at least about 2% wt. of aminopolycarboxylic acid salt; an organic solvent constituent, preferably which includes a pyrrolidone based organic solvent constituent and excludes glycol and glycol ether solvents; an anti-resoiling agent; and water in quantum sufficient to provide 100% wt. of the compositions, as well as further optional constituents.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tracy Ann Ryan, Candice Lida Taylor, Frederic Albert Taraschi
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Patent number: 6689738Abstract: There is provided an enzymatic oxidation composition and process wherein an oxidisable substance is reacted with (a) a compound having the formula: and (b) molecular oxygen, in the absence of peroxidase. The process is useful in detergent compositions for stain bleaching and/or anti dye-transfer.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Unilever Home and Personal Care USA Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Convents, Monique Doornink, Richard George Smith, David William Thornthwaite
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Patent number: 6653271Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid bleaching composition for catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen or air. A liquid bleaching composition is provided comprising an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of a substrate by atmospheric oxygen, and a liquid carrier or solvent, wherein the composition is substantially devoid of peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or -generating bleach system. Also provided is a method of bleaching a substrate comprising applying the liquid bleaching composition to the substrate. Also provided is a method of treating a textile by contacting the textile with the liquid bleaching composition, whereby the complex catalyses bleaching of the textile by atmospheric oxygen after the treatment.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Ronald Hage, Simon Marinus Veerman
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Patent number: 6642195Abstract: A method of treating a textile such as a laundry fabric is provided, in which the textile is contacted with a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, whereby the complex catalyses bleaching of the textile by atmospheric oxygen after the treatment. The organic substance may be used in dry form, or in a liquor that is then dried, such as an aqueous spray-on fabric treatment fluid or a wash liquor for laundry cleaning, or a non-aqueous dry cleaning fluid or spray-on aerosol fluid. The method can confer cleaning benefits to the textile after the treatment. Also provided is a dry textile having an organic substance applied or deposited thereon, whereby bleaching by atmospheric oxygen is catalysed on the textile.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Ronald Hage
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Patent number: 6642200Abstract: A composition comprising A) from about 0.1% by weight of a polymer, copolymer, or mixtures thereof, said polymer or copolymer comprising one or more monomers having a cationic group and which is capable of attenuating and/or abating the loss of fabric dye; and B) the balance carriers and adjunct ingredients.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Shulin Larry Zhang, Janet Sue Littig, Neil James Gordon
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Patent number: 6635608Abstract: The invention relates to plaster type interior textured coating remover composition in the form of an aqueous solution containing at least one alkoxy ether solvent, an alcohol containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, at least one nitrogen containing compound, and a compound having an HLB of from 7.3 to 15.0.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 1999Date of Patent: October 21, 2003Inventor: Ithiel Mogridge
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Patent number: 6617300Abstract: A granular bleach activator extrudate that has a size and shape that is within a relatively narrow distribution range. The bleach activator exhibits improved solubility, and reduced product separation when incorporated into a granular detergent composition. Also provided are granular detergent compositions comprising a detersive surfactant and the bleach activator extrudates. Methods for forming the extruded bleach activator particles are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Scott William Capeci, Michael Steven Gibson, Victoria Ann Majerczak
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Patent number: 6617295Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which can be utilized to induce foaming of a resin or polymeric material in polymer processing machinery. The composition of the present invention includes a blowing agent which decomposes and evolves gases thereby causing the polymeric material to foam. The compositions of the present invention allow for reductions in part weight, cycle times and injection pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: PolyOne CorporationInventor: Norman E. Nitzsche
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Patent number: 6608013Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising at least two surfactants, an improved preservative system, and water.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 6608015Abstract: 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: August 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Daryle Hadley Busch, Simon Robert Collinson, Timothy Jay Hubin, Christopher Mark Perkins, Regine Labeque, Barbara Kay Williams, James Pyott Johnston, David Jonathan Kitko, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, Michael Eugene Burns
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Patent number: 6593289Abstract: Fabric softener compositions comprising certain red colorants that exhibit excellent deep, dark red colorations (for aesthetic purposes) and mix very well with other colorants to provide differing red shades and tints therein, which simultaneously exhibit very low, if any staining capabilities on fabrics treated therewith, are provided. Such deep and dark red colorations have heretofore been unavailable within fabric softener formulations due to the tendency of such prior colorants to exhibit unacceptable staining levels, particularly when formulated at similar deep and dark shades as now provided within the inventive low-staining formulations. Apparently, and quite unexpectedly, the colorants present therein react favorably with quaternary ammonium salt softening agents in a manner to prevent reaction with the fibers of the treated fabrics themselves, thereby preventing staining thereon and therein.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Milliken & Co.Inventor: James E. Stavrakas
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Patent number: 6576600Abstract: To provide a detergent which does not comprise a halogen-based solvent having high cleaning capabilities. The detergent of the present invention comprises (A) a glycol ether having low compatibility with water, preferably propylene glycol alkyl ether having a solubility in water at 60° C. of 50 vol % or less, (B) an imidazolidinone compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a methyl group or ethyl group, and (C) water, and forms a homogeneous phase.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Tokuyama CorporationInventors: Tetsuo Imai, Satoshi Mochizuki
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Patent number: 6569827Abstract: A physically stable, concentrated isotropic liquid detergent composition comprises (a) from 10 to 70% of an anionic, nonionic, cationic, zwitterionic active detergent material or mixtures thereof, (b) from 0.0001 to 10% of protease; (c) from 2 to 40% of at least one carbohydrate selected from oligosaccharides, polysaccharides and derivatives thereof, wherein n=1-5, and (d) less than 3% of an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of alkalimetalsulphites, alkalimetalbisulphites, alkalimetabisulphites or alkalimetalthiosulphates.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2001Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Willem Robert Van Dijk, Theresia Maria Olsthoorn, Marja Ouwendijk, Johannes Cornelis van de Pas
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Patent number: 6569354Abstract: The invention relates to catalytically bleaching substrates, especially laundry fabrics, with atmospheric oxygen or air. A method of bleaching a substrate is provided that comprises applying to the substrate, in an aqueous medium, a specified organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by atmospheric oxygen. Also provided is a bleaching composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, atmospheric oxygen and an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal, the complex catalysing bleaching of the substrate by the atmospheric oxygen, wherein the aqueous medium is substantially devoid of peroxygen bleach or a peroxy-based or -generating bleach system.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: May 27, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventor: Ronald Hage
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Publication number: 20030092597Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a surfactant and a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan. They provides residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistanc to bacteria, molds and biofilms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
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Patent number: 6562773Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising at least two surfactants, an improved preservative system, and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 6562775Abstract: The present invention provides a process for inhibiting the re-absorption of migrating dyes in the wash liquor, comprising introducing into a wash liquor containing a peroxide-containing detergent, from 0.5 to 150 mg per liter of wash liquor, of one or more manganese containing compounds.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Frank Bachmann, Josef Dannacher, Martin Studer, Beat Freiermuth, Cornelia Makowka, Peter Weingartner, Grit Richter, Gunther Schlingloff
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Publication number: 20030083224Abstract: Disclosed herein are acidic aqueous hard surface cleaners and methods for using them. The cleaners include a poly D-glucosamine such as chitosan and also a furanone. The cleaners provide residual benefits on the hard surface such as soil resistance and resistance to bacteria, molds and biofilms.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Roberta A. Wick, Richard W. Avery, Ian Robb
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Patent number: 6548466Abstract: This invention is directed to a surfactant comprising a heterocyclic group that results in superior cleaning in a dry cleaning system. The surfactant can have one or more heteroatom and can result in reverse micelle formation in a densified gas like densified carbon dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart
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Patent number: 6541435Abstract: Engine cleaner compositions are reported comprising a single phase solution comprising a polar solvent having a Hildebrand solubility parameter of about 10 cal½ cm−3/2 or greater; a non-polar solvent, immiscible with the polar solvent, having a Hildebrand solubility parameter of about 10 cal½ cm−3/2 or less; and a fugitive cosolvent having a higher evaporation rate than the polar solvent and the non-polar solvent. The engine cleaner compositions are suitable for cleaning internal combustion engines.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: April 1, 2003Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Kenneth G. Gatzke
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Patent number: 6537957Abstract: The present invention describes liquid acidic cleaning compositions suitable for cleaning bathroom surfaces comprising a homo- or copolymer or vinylpyrrolidone, or a mixture thereof, a polysaccharide polymer, or a mixture thereof, an anionic surfactant, and an acid. These compositions deliver improved shine to the treated surface as well as improved next-time cleaning benefit on said surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Sergio Cardola, Panos Iakovides, Laura Orlandini, Maria Rosa Rescio
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Patent number: 6537959Abstract: Compounds are provided that may be used as ligands in transition metal complexes, in turn useful as bleach catalysts. Also provided are complexes, bleaching compositions and methods of using the compounds.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Adrianus Cornelis Appel, Ronald Hage, Stephen William Russell, David Tetard
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Patent number: 6531438Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care compositions which comprise low molecular weight linear or cyclic polyamines which provide the compositions with addition fabric enhancement benefits inter alia fabric softness, fabric integrity, fabric appearance, fabric lubricity.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Janet Sue Littig, Dieter Boeckh, Oliver Borzyk, Serge Gabriel Pierre Roger Cauwberghs, Michael Ehle, Neil James Gordon, Frederick Anthony Hartman, Soren Hildebrandt, Jurgen Alfred Lux, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Mark Robert Sivik, William Conrad Wertz, Christian Leo Marie Vermote
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Patent number: 6525013Abstract: The present invention relates to fabric care and laundry detergent compositions which comprise low molecular weight modified and unmodified amines which provide enhanced fabric appearance benefits. The low molecular weight polyamines of the present invention which mitigate fabric damage and improve fabric appearance are preferably polypropyleneimines having three or four backbone amino units.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2001Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Janet Sue Littig, Dieter Boeckh, Oliver Borzyk, Serge Gabriel Pierre Roger Cauwberghs, Michael Ehle, Neil James Gordon, Frederick Anthony Hartman, Sören Hildebrandt, Jürgen Alfred Lux, Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Mark Robert Sivik, William Conrad Wertz, Christian Leo Marie Vermote
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Patent number: 6511949Abstract: An ophthalmic composition having regulated viscosity characterized in that it contains polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene glycol or polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene-substituted ethylenediamine in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable thickener and has a viscosity ranging from 1 cps to 8 cps at 200° C., which is useful as contact lens wetting solution, eye drops, cleaning agent, and preservative for contact lenses.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: January 28, 2003Assignee: Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroo Nitta, Kaori Ogawa
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Patent number: 6506719Abstract: A light duty, liquid comprising: a C8-C18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a magnesium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a sodium salt of a C8-C18 linear alkyl benzene sulfonate, a zwitterionic surfactant, a polyalkylglucoside, a preservative, a perfume and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Evangelia S. Arvanitidou, Barbara Thomas, Gary Jakubicki, Gregory Szewczyk
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Patent number: 6498133Abstract: Particulate bleach activators comprising 15 to 60% by weight of an acetonitrile, 20 to 70% by weight of a silicon-containing carrier material and 20 to 30% by weight of water, which are obtained by applying an aqueous solution, saturated at 10 to 40° C., of an acetonitrile onto the carrier material without subsequent drying, where the amount of saturated aqueous solution is measured such that the given limits for acetonitrile, carrier material and water are observed.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Clariant GmbHInventors: Georg Borchers, Robert Milbradt, Oliver Mogck, Frank Weinelt
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Patent number: 6495502Abstract: A bleaching composition is provided for effective bleaching with a bleach catalyst at low temperatures. The bleaching composition comprises of a) from 0.05 microM to 50 mM of an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal; b) a source of active oxygen corresponding to 0.05 to 100 mM of active oxygen; and c) an effective amount of liquid carbon dioxide, preferably held at 25° C. or less.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Johannes Bijl, Ronald Hage, Jan Kevelam, Jean Hypolites Koek, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Irene Erica Smit, Johannes J. Verhagen, Pieter van der Vlist
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Patent number: 6489280Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a sulfate or sulfonate anionic surfactant, polyethylene glycol, an improved preservative system, an inorganic magnesium salt and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2002Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Julien Drapier, Baudouin Mertens
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Patent number: 6482790Abstract: This invention relates to laundry detergent compositions, and, more particularly, to such compositions containing water soluble poly(vinylpyridine) betaine polymers containing a quaternary nitrogen and a carboxylic acid group, which polymers have effective dye complexing properties therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: ISP Investments Inc.Inventors: Bala Srinivas, Jenn S. Shih
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Patent number: 6482787Abstract: Detergent compositions and fabric conditioning compositions which utilize certain oxidized cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers, or copolymers are disclosed. These oxidized cyclic amine based polymers, oligomers, or copolymer materials serve as fabric treatment agents that can impart fabric appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions which contain such materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Sherri Lynn Randall, Eugene Paul Gosselink, William Conrad Wertz, Soren Hildebrandt, Elisabeth Kappes, Dieter Boeckh
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Patent number: 6482784Abstract: This invention is directed to a surfactant comprising a heterocyclic group that results in superior cleaning in a dry cleaning system.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2001Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dennis Stephen Murphy, Robert Joseph Ahart
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Patent number: 6479447Abstract: A bleaching composition is provided for effective bleaching with a bleach catalyst at low temperatures. The bleaching composition comprises of a) from 0.05 microM to 50 mM of an organic substance which forms a complex with a transition metal; b) a source of active oxygen corresponding to 0.05 to 100 mM of active oxygen; and c) an effective amount of liquid carbon dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Johannes Bijl, Ronald Hage, Jan Kevelam, Jean Hypolites Koek, Dennis Stephen Murphy, Irene Erica Smit, Johannes J. Verhagen, Pieter van der Vlist
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Patent number: 6472364Abstract: The present invention relates to detergent compositions or components comprising certain cyclic amine based polymers and certain anionic cellulose materials. This combination imparts improved appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions formed from such compositions, while also providing improved whiteness and/or brightness maintenance.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2001Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Gabor Heltovics
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Patent number: 6465404Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions in which the pH is controlled comprise an acidic metal cleaning compound; at least one nitrogen containing compound to provide a stabilized pH; an emulsifier, a nonionic surfactant and optionally at least one water soluble solvent having a vapor pressure of less than 4 mm Hg at 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Herman Scriven, II, Robert G. Baker, Garland Corey
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Patent number: 6462008Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising photobleach delivery systems, processes for preparing them, and their methods of use, the compositions combine selected hydrophobic photobleaches, especially based on Si(IV) phthalocyanines, with selected axial ligands, with certain water-soluble polymers, nonbonded ligands, detersuve surfactants, especially certain mid-chain branched types, and non-surfactant detersive adjuncts.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Assignee: Case Western Reserve UniversityInventors: Rafael Ortiz, David Johnathan Kitko, Michael Eugene Burns, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Alan David Willey, Brian Jeffreys, James Charles Theophile Roger Burckett-St. Laurent, Phillip Kyle Vinson, Trace Wendell de Guzman Trajano