Ether Patents (Class 510/506)
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Patent number: 7785462Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: VARY Petrochem, LLCInventors: Robert C Yeggy, Vita J Altavilla
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Patent number: 7786062Abstract: A composition comprising a polypropylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol ester, an amine, and optionally an alcohol. The composition can be used as a purge solution to clean paint equipment.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: BASF Coatings GmbHInventors: David Law, Robert Ball, Gregory W. Drewno, Michael J. Anchor
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Publication number: 20100216894Abstract: The invention relates to compositions obtained by the reaction of an alcohol having a variable nature and that can be modified beforehand by the addition of alkylene oxide, and of a substrate characterised by an oxetane pattern and at least one hydroxyl function.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Geroges Da Costa, Jérôme Guilbot, Daniel Muller
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Patent number: 7781388Abstract: An oxidizing cleaning composition comprises a low concentration of aqueous hydrogen peroxide that is environmentally friendly and has good stability in strong alkaline solutions. The aqueous hydrogen peroxide composition contains a synergistic combination of one or more hydrophilic surfactants having an HLB of 10 or greater, one or more hydrotropes, one or more UV-analyzable surfactants having an aromatic detectable functional group, and optionally a surfactant having an HLB of less than 10. The cleaning composition when mixed with an alkaline compound is very effective in removing dried or baked residues of polymers, modified or natural celluloses starches, natural gels, and the like at low concentrations and temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Stavroula Maria Heintz, Shannon K. Campbell, Gurusamy Manivannan
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Publication number: 20100209600Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a compound having the formula CF3(CF2)xCF?CFCF(OR)(CF2)yCF3, wherein R is CH3 or C2H5 or mixtures thereof, and wherein x and y are independently 0, 1, 2 or 3, and wherein x+y=1, 2 or 3. Also disclosed are unsaturated fluoroethers selected from the group consisting of CF3(CF2)xCF?CFCF(OR)(CF2)yCF3, CF3(CF2)xC(OR)?CFCF2(CF2)yCF3, CF3CF?CFCF(OR)(CF2)x(CF2)yCF3, CF3(CF2)xCF?C(OR)CF2(CF2)yCF3, and mixtures thereof, wherein R can be either CH3, C2H5 or mixtures thereof, and wherein x and y are independently 0, 1, 2 or 3, and wherein x+y=0, 1, 2 or 3. Also disclosed herein are novel methods of using a composition comprising at least one of the compounds described above as novel solvents, carrier fluids, dewatering agents, degreasing solvents or defluxing solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: JOAN ELLEN BARTELT, Robert D. Lousenberg
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Patent number: 7776806Abstract: A hair cleansing composition containing the following Components (A) to (D): (A) a sulfate surfactant represented by the following formula (1): R1—O—(C2H4O)n—SO3M??(1) (wherein, R1 represents a C10-18 alkyl or alkenyl, n stands for 0 or a positive integer and M represents sodium or ammonium), composed of from 30 to 45 wt. % of a sulfate exhibiting n=0, from 18 to 27 wt. % of a sulfate exhibiting n=1, from 10 to 20 wt. % of a sulfate exhibiting n=2 and the balance of sulfates exhibiting n=3 or greater, and containing the sulfates exhibiting n=0 to 2 in a total amount of 70 wt. % or greater based on the total sulfates, (B) a C6-18 hydrophobic sulfonic acid or salt thereof, (C) a hydroxycarboxylic acid, dicarboxylic acid or aromatic carboxylic acid, (D) an organic solvent; and having a pH of 2 or greater but less than 6.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Kao CorporationInventor: Shinichi Tokunaga
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Publication number: 20100204078Abstract: A method for foaming a cleaning composition is provided. The method includes mixing a cleaning composition and air in a mechanical foaming head to generate a foam without the use of a non-air containing propellant. The cleaning composition includes about 0.01 wt. % to about 10 wt. % total amount of surfactant, at least about 80 wt. % water and a glycol ether solvent. The glycol ether solvent includes one or more glycol ethers, each having a HLB value of at least about 6.9 and an OHLB value of between about 12 and about 20. The weight ratio of the glycol ether solvent to the total amount of surfactant is at least about 1:100.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20100197559Abstract: The present invention provides a novel ether compound represented by formula (1): wherein R represents a hydrocarbon group having 4 to 22 carbon atoms.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Kao CorporationInventors: Takanori Kotera, Akira Saito
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Patent number: 7758746Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: VARY Petrochem, LLCInventors: Robert C. Yeggy, Vita J. Altavilla
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Patent number: 7749379Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for separating bitumen from oil sands in an efficient and environmentally acceptable manner, and for recovering residual bitumen from existing tailings ponds.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Vary Petrochem, LLCInventors: Robert C. Yeggy, Vito J. Altavilla
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Patent number: 7741263Abstract: An improved cleaning composition and method adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces. The improved cleaning composition and method includes the use of a cationic biocide that includes biguanide compounds and/or quats.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Elias A. Shaheen, Robert L. Blum, Shuman Mitra, Malcolm De Leo, Shona L. Nelson
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Patent number: 7741265Abstract: A cleaning composition for a hard surface is disclosed which provides for initial cleaning of the hard surface and provision of a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of rinsings. The composition includes a hydrophilic polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one solvent, an acid and water, wherein the acid provides the composition with a pH of about 2 to 3.5 and the composition is provided in the absence of any anionic, cationic or amphoteric surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Robert D. Iverson, Francis J. Randall, Richard W. Avery, John R. Wietfeldt, Ashish Taneja, Tantiboro S. Ouattara
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Patent number: 7737307Abstract: A compound comprising Formula I, or a mixture thereof, Rf—OCFHCF2O—[CH2CH2O]x—[C3H7O]y-A??Formula I wherein Rf is CnF2n+1, n is 1 to about 6, x is a mixture of positive integers and is 4 or greater, y is 0 to about 4, provided that the ratio of y to x is equal to or less than 0.25, A is RfOCHFCF2 or CmH2m+1, and m is 1 to about 24 and its use in lowering surface tension and imparting improved surface effects is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 15, 2010Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Peter Michael Murphy, Andrew Edward Feiring, Stephan James McLain, Jessica Sinks
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Patent number: 7713919Abstract: A composition for removing copper from a surface comprises a polyphosphonic acid, a primary amine, and water. Optionally, the composition may also comprise a dialkanolamine and/or a trialkanolamine, a degreaser, and/or a surfactant. The pH of the composition is between 9.0 and 12.5. The method of removing copper from a surface, which may be a gun bore, involves contacting the surface with the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Bulk Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Ted M. Schlosser
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Publication number: 20100108934Abstract: A method of making a fluorinated ether includes combining, in a polar aprotic solvent: a fluorinated alcohol represented by the formula X—Rf1CH2OH, and a fluorinated sulfonate ester represented by the formula Rf2CH2OS(?O)2Rf3, and base; and obtaining a fluorinated ether represented by the formula Y—Rf1CH2OCH2Rf2—Y. Rf1 is selected from perfluorinated C1-C10 alkylene groups having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and partially fluorinated C1-C10 alkylene groups, and derivatives thereof having catenated heteroatom(s). X represents H, F, or an HOCH2— group. Rf2 is selected from perfluorinated C1-C10 alkyl groups and partially fluorinated C1-C10 alkyl groups, and derivatives thereof having catenated heteroatom(s). Rf3 is a C1-C4 alkyl group. Y represents H, F, or an Rf2CH2OCH2— group. A variant method, useful for preparing symmetric fluorinated ethers, is also disclosed. The present disclosure also provides fluorinated ethers preparable according to the methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael J. Bulinski, Michael G. Costello
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Patent number: 7687448Abstract: A composition for removing a photoresist includes about 5 to about 20 percent by weight of an alcoholamide compound, about 15 to about 60 percent by weight of a polar aprotic solvent, about 0.1 to about 6 percent by weight of an additive, and pure water. The alcoholamide compound is chemically structured as follows: where R1 is a hydroxyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyalkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2009Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung-Dae Park, Pil-Kwon Jun, Myoung-Ok Han, Se-Yeon Kim, Kwang-Shin Lim, Tae-Hyo Choi, Seung-Ki Chae, Yang-Koo Lee
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Publication number: 20100068642Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation containing (a) 50-99 percent by weight of at least one pigment, (b) 1 to 50 percent by weight of an additive based on polyalkylene glycols, and (c) 0 to 10 percent by weight of an auxiliary agent from among the group comprising fillers, fire retardants, preservatives, light-stability agents, pigmentary and non-pigmentary dispersing agents, surfactants, antioxidants, foam inhibitors, resins, and antistatic agents, the percentages being in relation to the total weight of the pigment preparation. The additive that is based on polyalkylene glycols corresponds to formula Z?-[-(AO—)n1—B-T-X—Y]m—Z (1), wherein AO represents a C2-C10 alkyleneoxy unit, B represents a C2-C10 alkylene radical, and T represents —NR—, X represents one of the groups (formula), and Y represents a chemical bond or —NR3—.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Carsten Plueg, Jesus Pitarch Lopez
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Publication number: 20100068392Abstract: The demulsifying cleaning of metallic surfaces which may be contaminated with oil(s) with at least one further nonpolar organic compound, with fat(s), with soap(s), with particulate dirt or with at least one anionic organic compound using an aqueous, alkaline, surfactant-containing bath solutions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Stella Bauerochse, Carola Komp, Ralph Van Den Berg, Peter Claude, Franz Dressler, Joachim Geldner, Zafer Yuksel, Eckart Schonfelder
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Publication number: 20100062966Abstract: Compositions for various surfaces including glass, metals, ceramics, polymers, painted surfaces, and other durable non-porous materials clean surfaces while forming a durable, and long-lasting residual thin film. The thin film is self-cleaning, and can be self-disinfecting. The compositions include a combination of a surfactant and a nanoparticulate photocatalytic material (e.g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: Novipella, Inc.Inventors: David Lincoln, Susan Lincoln
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Patent number: 7666823Abstract: The present invention provides solutions containing dexpanthenol in combination with xylitol, preferably further including a viscosity-enhancing agent to make solutions viscous so that the viscous solutions are not only capable of cleaning, disinfecting, and/or rinsing a contact lens in a lens case but also capable of cleaning and lubricating the contact lens directly in an eye. Such solutions can provide to the user an ability to clean and to rewet lenses anytime anywhere even without taking them out.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Novartis AGInventor: Kasey Jon Minick
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Publication number: 20100035781Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which contains a mixture of alkoxylated mono-, di-, and triglycerides and glycerine of formula wherein R? represents H or CH3, and each one of m, n, or l represents, independently, a number from 0 to 20, the sum of m, n, and l being in the range of 1.5 to 20, characterized in that in the acyl group represented by —CO—R, R represents an alkyl or alkenyl group, linear or branched, of 6 to 11 carbon atoms, and the proportion by weight (i)+(ii)+(iii)/(iv) is in the range of 2.0:0.5 to 0.5:3; and to a method for the preparation of said composition, the detergent compositions which contain said compositions, and the use of said composition as surfactant or co-surfactant in the detergent compositions, particularly in detergent compositions, especially, but not exclusively, suitable for washing fabrics, suitable for manual dishwashing, for washing the hair or for personal hygiene.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Carmen Ma Pey Gutiérrez, Blanca Nogués López, María José Bermejo Osés, Hiroshi Abe
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Patent number: 7658805Abstract: A concrete cleaning and preparation composition is described, which includes urea hydrochloride, surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers. Also described is a method of preparing a concrete surface, including pre-wetting a concrete surface, using a cleaning and preparation composition, including urea hydrochloride, a surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers, and rinsing the concrete surface. Furthermore, a kit for cleaning, preparing, and coating concrete including a cleaning and preparation composition including urea hydrochloride, and a coating is also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.Inventor: Jason J. Netherton
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Publication number: 20100004155Abstract: There is provided an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition containing (A) 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-methoxyethane and (B) a compound formed of at least one selected from the group consisting of (Z)-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, 2-bromo-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, and (E)-2-bromo-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: CENTRAL GLASS COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Akira Ishihara, Yasuo Hibino
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Patent number: 7632793Abstract: The invention relates to washing and cleaning agents containing, as solvents a compound of formula (1), wherein A is (CH2)a or phenylene, R1, R2, R3, and R4 identically or independently denote C1 to C22-n- and/or iso-alkyl, C5- or C6-cycloalkyl, phenyl-C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C9-alkylphenyl or phenyl, A is (CH2)a, and a is an integer from 0 to 6.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Clariant Produkte (Deutschland) GmbHInventor: Frank-Peter Lang
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Patent number: 7632795Abstract: 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: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Joseph A. Lupia, Joseph Suhadolnik, Mervin G. Wood, Wanda H. Martin
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Patent number: 7615232Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant/solvent systems for liquid formulations comprising ?) one or more nonaromatic-based surfactants, ?) as solvent, one or more triester(s) of phosphoric acid with alcohols, preferably from the group consisting of 1) monohydric alkanols having 5 to 22 carbon atoms, for example with n-, i- or neo-pentanol, n-hexanol, n-octanol, 2-ethylhexanol, 2) diols or polyols, such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol or glycerol, 3) aryl, alkylaryl, poly(alkyl)aryl and poly(arylalkyl)aryl alcohols, for example with phenol and/or cresol, octylphenol, nonylphenol, triisobutylphenol, tristyrylphenol, 4) alkoxylated alcohols obtained by reacting the alcohols mentioned above under 1), 2) or 3) with alkylene oxides, preferably (C1-C4)alkylene oxides, and 5) alkoxylated alcohols obtained by reacting monohydric alkanols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and alkylene oxides.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2004Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Bayer CropScience AGInventors: Jochen Würtz, Gerhard Schnabel, Gerhard Frisch
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Patent number: 7608540Abstract: A composition for removing a photoresist includes about 5 to about 20 percent by weight of an alcoholamide compound, about 15 to about 60 percent by weight of a polar aprotic solvent, about 0.1 to about 6 percent by weight of an additive, and pure water. The alcoholamide compound is chemically structured as follows: where R1 is a hydroxyl group or a hydroxyalkyl group, and R2 is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyalkyl group.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jung-Dae Park, Pil-Kwon Jun, Myoung-Ok Han, Se-Yeon Kim, Kwang-Shin Lim, Tae-Hyo Choi, Seung-Ki Chae, Yang-Koo Lee
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Patent number: 7598214Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen Ann McCue, Herbert W Ulmer
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Publication number: 20090233828Abstract: A method for cleaning articles using a surfactant which is effective in the formation of stable microbubbles is provided. The surfactant for microbubble formation contains a (poly)oxyalkylene adduct (A) of an active hydrogen atom-containing compound (a) represented by formula (1) Z-[(AO)n—H]p??(1) wherein Z is the residue of an active hydrogen-containing compound (a) with a valence of P resulting from removal of the active hydrogen atom or atoms; A is an alkylene group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms; n is an integer of 1 to 400; and p is an integer of 1 to 100. The foaming power of a 0.02% by weight aqueous solution of the (poly)oxyalkylene adduct (A) as measured at 20° C. by the Ross Miles test is not higher than 50 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicants: SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD., MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATIONInventors: Kazumitsu SUZUKI, Masahiro Matsuoka, Satoshi Ueyama, Makoto Miyamoto
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Patent number: 7588647Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous detergent concentrates based on nonionic, anionic, amphoteric surfactants, with or without the use of customary auxiliaries and additives, said concentrates comprising as cleaning enhancers at least one sorbitan ester of the general formula (I) where R can be an optionally branched, optionally substituted and/or heteroatom-containing saturated or unsaturated acyl radical having 6 to 22 carbon atoms, R1 and R2 independently of one another can be hydrogen or R, Alk is at least one radical from the group consisting of ethylene-, isopropylene-, and butylene-, and a, b and c independently of one another can be values between 0 to 25, where the sum of a+b+c=0 to 25.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Goldschmidt GmbHInventors: Felix Muller, Jorg Peggau
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Patent number: 7582594Abstract: A universal decontamination formulation is disclosed based on the in situ generation dioxirane(s) under non-corrosive neutral conditions for the neutralization of chemical and biological warfare (CBW) agents. The composition relates to the generation of dioxiranes by mixing a monopersulfate-containing compound in the presence of a ketone in water buffered with a carbonate-type buffer, producing a pH neutral formulation that provides effective reactivity towards CBW agents over a wide range of temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.Inventors: Carrie Delcomyn, Jean Renard, William Wallace, Michael Henley
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Patent number: 7576047Abstract: An improved cleaning composition adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces. The improved cleaning composition includes a cationic biocide that includes biguanide compounds and/or quats.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Elias A. Shaheen, Robert L. Blum, Shuman Mitra, Malcolm De Leo, Shona L. Nelson
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Publication number: 20090197201Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of end groups Y, where Y stands for (formula I), where Rf stands for CF3—(CH2)r—, CF3—(CH2)r—O—, CF3—(CH2)r—S—, CF3CF2—S—, SF5—(CH2)r—, [CF3—(CH2)r]2N—, [CF3—(CH2)r]NH— or (CF3)2N—(CH2)r—, B stands for a single bond, O, NH, NR, CH2, C(O)—O, C(O), S, CH2—O, O—C(O), N—C(O), C(O)—N, O—C(O)—N, N—C(O)—N, O—SO2 or SO2—O, R stands for alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, b stands for 0 or 1 and c stands for 0 or 1, q stands for 0 or 1, where at least one radical from b and q stands for 1, and r stands for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as end group in surface-active compounds, to corresponding novel compounds, and to processes for the preparation of these compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Wolfgang Hierse, Nikolai (Mykola) Ignatyev, Martin Seidel, Elvira Montenegro, Peer Kirsch, Andreas Bathe
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Patent number: 7566688Abstract: The invention provides a soil release agent and a detergent composition blended therewith. The invention relates to a crosslinked product obtained by reacting a compound having 2 to 32 hydroxyl groups, such as triethanol amine, with a compound having at least two functional groups reacting with hydroxyl groups, such as (poly)ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, a soil release agent containing the crosslinked product, and a detergent composition containing the soil release agent.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Atsushi Tanaka, Satoru Kijima, Makoto Kubo
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Patent number: 7563755Abstract: A lavatory freshening and/or cleaning system comprises a dispenser for dispensing liquid composition from under the rim of a lavatory bowl. The dispenser is in the form of a reservoir arranged for suspension from the rim of a lavatory bowl, and the reservoir contains the liquid composition. The liquid composition comprises a combination of anionic and non-ionic surfactants having a total concentration equal to substantially 7.6 wt. %, a thickening agent having a concentration of 0.40 wt. % and a perfume having a concentration of 6.00 wt. %.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Timothy I. Moodycliffe, Jerome J. Veltman
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Publication number: 20090162307Abstract: The instant invention relates to new photolatent compounds of the formula I wherein R1 and R2 are each independently of the other C1-C10alkyl or C3-C8cycloalkyl, R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, and wherein the photochemically cleaved group R4OH is selected from the group consisting of fragrances, UV absorbers, anti-microbials, anti-fogging agents and clarifiers; with the proviso that, when R1 and R2 are tert-butyl and R3 is hydrogen, R4 is not methyl or phenyl.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Katharina Fritzsche, Walter Fischer, Johannes Benkhoff, Karin Powell, Dirk Simon
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Patent number: 7547672Abstract: A composition for cleaning and degreasing substrates, methods of forming and using the composition, and a system and method for recycling the composition are provided. The composition includes a 2-ethylhexyl ester and may also include co-solvents, diluents, surfactants, and adjutants.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Pantheon Chemical, Inc.Inventor: Nael N. Zaki
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Patent number: 7541320Abstract: Mild shampoo compositions are described that are economical, have excellent in-use properties, and provide enhanced conditioning benefits. The compositions have low ocular irritation potential and are particularly suitable for use by children. The compositions include a surfactant system composed on an alkyl ethoxy sulfate having at least 3 ethylene oxide groups, a betaine surfactant, and an hydroxysultaine surfactant in specific ratios; and a non-volatile water-insoluble silicone. In-vitro tests are described that allows selection of optional ingredients that do not compromise the mildness or hair conditioning performance of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Diane Maria Dabkowski, Cinda Sue Carlson
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Patent number: 7534754Abstract: A concrete cleaning and preparation composition is described, which includes urea hydrochloride, surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers. Also described is a method of preparing a concrete surface, including pre-wetting a concrete surface, using a cleaning and preparation composition, including urea hydrochloride, a surfactant, water, and one or more glycol ethers, and rinsing the concrete surface. Furthermore, a kit for cleaning, preparing, and coating concrete including a cleaning and preparation composition including urea hydrochloride, and a coating is also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Valspor Sourcing, Inc.Inventor: Jason J. Netherton
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Chemical and biological warfare agent decontaminating methods using dioxirane producing formulations
Patent number: 7531132Abstract: A universal decontamination formulation and method is disclosed based on the in situ generation dioxirane(s) under non-corrosive neutral conditions for the neutralization of chemical and biological warfare (CBW) agents. The composition relates to the generation of dioxiranes by mixing a monopersulfate-containing compound in the presence of a ketone in water buffered with a carbonate-type buffer, producing a pH neutral formulation that provides effective reactivity towards CBW agents over a wide range of temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Applied Research Associates, Inc.Inventors: Carrie A. Delcomyn, Jean Renard, William Wallace, Michael Henley -
Patent number: 7504370Abstract: Detergent compositions each of which comprises (A) at least one phosphate ester or a salt thereof represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents a C8-C18 hydrocarbon group, m stands for a number of from 0 to 10 on weight average, X represents H, an alkali metal atom, ammonium, a basic amino acid residual group, or an alkanolamino group having a hydroxy(C2-C3 alkyl) group, and R2 represents —(CH2CH2O)m—R1 or X, or a mixture thereof, and (B) at least one glyceryl ether having a C4-C12 alkyl or alkenyl group. These detergent compositions are low in skin irritation and are good in foaming performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2004Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: KAO CorporationInventors: Chikako Matsumoto, Nobuaki Tatsuta, Morinobu Fukuda, Tetsuya Miyajima, Kennichi Kasuga
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Patent number: 7501026Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of cleaning a hard surface, said process comprising the step of applying a liquid hard surface cleaner composition onto said hard surface in the form of a spray, wherein said composition comprises a hydrophobically modified nonionic polyol.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Fabienne Riou
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Patent number: 7501470Abstract: The invention relates to the use, in emulsion polymerization, of at least a compound derived from a terpene and comprising a number of oxypropylene units ranging between 0 to 20, and a number of oxyethylene units ranging between 2 to 80.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Rhodia Inc.Inventors: Herve Adam, Jon D. Kiplinger, Robert J. Tillotson, Jean-Luc Joye, Hui Shirley Yang
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Patent number: 7494966Abstract: A description is given of an alkanol-free alkoxylate of the general formula (I) CnH2n+1O(A)x(B)yR??(I) where R is C1-6 alkyl or benzyl A is ethyleneoxy B is C3-6 alkyleneoxy or mixtures thereof, it being possible for groups A and B to be in random distribution, in alternation or in the form of two or more blocks in any order, n is an integer in the range from 4 to 8 x is a number in the range from 0 to 25 y is a number in the range from 0 to 10 and x+y is at least 3.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2004Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ralf Noerenberg, Ulrich Annen
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Patent number: 7488706Abstract: A multi-purpose contact lens care solution having high activity against fungi and certain bacteria comprising, in liquid aqueous medium, an alkylamine having the following formula, where R1 is a C13-17 alkyl, and R2 and R3 are each independently H or —CH3, and a non-ionic surfactant. The solution may optionally also include additional antimicrobial components, a buffer component, a viscosity inducing component, a surfactant, taurine, propylene glycol and/or a tonicity component. This solution additionally prevents losses in ocular tissue membrane integrity during contact lens wear.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.Inventor: Zhi-Jian Yu
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Publication number: 20090029890Abstract: Azeotrope-like compositions comprising 1-methoxy-2-propanol and a hydrofluoroether, and uses thereof, are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: John G. Owens
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Patent number: 7482317Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel substituted cyclopropane ethers compounds of the general formulae selected from the group consisting of wherein R represent a hydrogen or a straight, branched, or cyclic hydrocarbon moiety consisting of less than 15 carbon atoms and containing single and/or double bonds and R1 represents a methyl or ethyl group.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Anubhav P. S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Franc T. Schiet
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Patent number: 7473676Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of fluorinated hydrocarbons and relates to novel compositions containing fluorinated hydrocarbons and oxygenated solvents. More particularly, the compositions comprise a fluorinated base, diacetone alcohol (DAA), and DMSO and/or secondary butanol. These novel compositions can be used in particular in all solvent applications of HCFC 141b (hydrochlorofluorocarbon 141b), in particular in various operations for treating solid surfaces, such as the cleaning, degreasing, defluxing or drying of solid surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Benoit Artuphel, Jean-Pierre Lallier, Emmanuel Rastelletti
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Publication number: 20080312125Abstract: The present inventions are (A) a solvent comprising at least one cycloalkyl alkyl ether (1) represented by the general formula: R1—O—R2 (wherein R1 is cyclopentyl or the like; and R2 is C1-10 alkyl or the like); (B) a method of preparations the ethers (1) characterized by reacting an alicyclic olefin with an alcohol in the presence of an acid ion-exchange resin having a water content of 5 wt % or less. The solvent is useful as cleaning solvent for electronic components, precision machinery components or the like, reaction solvent using various chemical reactions, extraction solvent for extracting objective organic substances, solvent or remover for electronic and electrical materials, and so on. The process enables industrially advantageous production of the objective cycloalkyl alkyl ethers (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Idan Kim, Genichi Ohta, Kazuo Teraishi, Kiyoshi Watanabe
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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