Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Stephen D. Harper
  • Patent number: 6534471
    Abstract: A process for the production of colored detergent particles. The process is characterized in that a slurry comprising at least one powdering agent and at least one dye is spray dried so that a colored powdering agent is formed. The thus formed colored powdering agent is then applied to detergent particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Christian Block, Antoni Machin, Hans-Friedrich Kruse
  • Patent number: 6531439
    Abstract: Surfactant combinations containing C12-18 alkyl sulfates wherein less than 10% by weight of the C12-18 alkyl sulfates, based on the C12-18 alkyl sulfates, have carbon chains with fewer than 14 carbon atoms and C9-13 alkyl benzenesulfonates in a weight ratio of 1:10 to 10:1. The combinations are useful in powder and granular as well as liquid washing and cleaning detergents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Georg Meine, Andreas Syldath, Dieter Nickel, Thomas Mueller-Kirschbaum, Dagmar Zaika, Ansgar Behler, Hans-Christian Raths, Peter Sandkuehler
  • Patent number: 6530999
    Abstract: Phosphate conversion coatings having very fine crystal size are obtained using liquid compositions containing phosphate, zinc cations and relatively low concentrations of Co, Ni and Mn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin K. Meagher, Brian B. Cuyler
  • Patent number: 6531563
    Abstract: Polymerization of a fatty acid or fatty acid derivatives containing conjugated double bonds and alkenes or alkynes containing electron acceptor substituents provides compositions useful as coatings, adhesives, sealants, fillers and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Johann Klein, Kai Boege, Wolfgang Klauck
  • Patent number: 6528474
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of substantially alumosilicate-free detergents containing a soluble builder system which provides free-flowing and storage-stable granules. In this process for the production of a particulate, substantially alumosilicate-free detergent, an anionic surfactant acid is sprayed onto a detergent component containing anionic surfactant and builders in order to increase the anionic surfactant content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Rene-Andres Artiga Gonzalez, Andreas Lietzmann, Maria Liphard, Wilfried Roehl
  • Patent number: 6525112
    Abstract: Autodeposition compositions for polymeric coatings of reduced gloss are prepared using resins having at least one hydroxy group and at least one epoxy group per molecule, a low temperature crosslinker and a high temperature crosslinker. The low temperature crosslinker forms a reactive prepolymer that may be subsequently mixed or emulsified with a high temperature crosslinker to form an autodeposition composition. Alternatively, a hybrid crosslinking agent may be utilized which contains both free isocyanate groups reactive at a relatively low temperature with the resin and at least one functional group capable of reacting with the resin only at a relatively elevated temperature. When deposited and cured, the resulting coating has a matte finish that is resistant to surface defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: Brian D. Bammel
  • Patent number: 6524396
    Abstract: A process for metal cutting using a water-mixed cutting compound and subsequent cleansing and corrosion protective treatment wherein an oil in water emulsion is used as a cutting compound which contains; (I) an amount emulsifier system consisting of: (a) ethyoxylates/propoxylates of fatty alcohols having 8 to 18 carbon atoms in the alcohol, which contains 2 to 6 ethylene oxide units and 4 to 8 propylene oxide units; (b) fatty alcohols and/or fatty alcohols propoxylates having 12 to 24 carbon atoms in the alcohol and 0 to 3 propylene oxide units and/or distillation residues of such fatty alcohols; In a ratio by weight, a:b=1:0.2 to 0.2:1; and (ii) corrosion inhibitory; and an aqueous solution or suspension is used for cleansing an anti-corrosion treatment which contains the same emulsifier system and the corrosion inhibitors as the cutting compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft aut Aktien
    Inventors: Juergen Geke, Hans-Peter Oelscher, Anders Johansson
  • Patent number: 6521584
    Abstract: The invention relates to liquid multiphase, essentially CFC-free detergents with at least two continuous phases. The detergents have at least one aqueous phase (I) and a non-aqueous liquid phase (II) that is immiscible with phase (I), and can be temporarily transformed into an emulsion by shaking. They also contain an anionic and/or non-ionic surfactant and are suitable for use in a method for cleaning hard surfaces, especially glass. According to said method, the inventive detergent is shaken to produce the temporary emulsion and applied to the surface to be cleaned in quantities of 1.5 to 10 g per m{circumflex over ( )}2, preferably by spraying. The surface is then cleaned, optionally by wiping with a soft, absorbent object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Juergen Noglich, Alexander Ditze, Marc Benoit
  • Patent number: 6518346
    Abstract: The cross-linking of cross-linkable compositions containing hydroxyl-bearing and carboxylate-bearing addition polymers of 1,3-butadiene is achieved using catalysts containing alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignees: Henkel Teroson GmbH, Th. Goldschmidt. AG
    Inventors: Peter Born, Uwe Weinbrecht, Dieter Guhl
  • Patent number: 6518356
    Abstract: The invention relates to the addition of dyes to aerobically curable adhesive compositions based on free-radically polymerizable compounds. The dyes serve as user-friendly indicators for monitoring the oxygen intake required to trigger the polymerization. The indicator dyes are especially suitable for aerobically adhesive compositions which contain activator systems for forming peroxides upon contact with air. Suitable dyes and indicators are those whose color change in aqueous solution lies within a pH range from 3.0 to 6.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Carsten Friese, Georg Knuebel
  • Patent number: 6517815
    Abstract: A dentifrice in the form of an aqueous paste or liquid dispersion, comprising 10% to 30% by weight of a combination of silica polishing agents and aluminum oxide in a ratio by weight of 10:0.2 to 10:2, 20% to 50% by weight of a humectant selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, glycerol, 1,2-propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof, and 2% to 12% by weight of a condensed phosphate selected from the group consisting of tripolyphosphate, pyrophosphate, trimetaphosphate, and mixtures thereof. The condensed phosphates are in the form of an alkali metal or ammonium salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Hans-Theo Leinen, Peter Wuelknitz
  • Patent number: 6515164
    Abstract: A low-monomer PU prepolymer containing free NCO groups which is obtained from polyhydric alcohols and diisocyanates differing in their reactivity and which is distinguished by the ratio of the NCO groups of the partly slower-reacting diisocyanate to the NCO groups of the faster-reacting diisocyanate. It is greater than 6:1. Nevertheless the prepolymer according to the invention cures more quickly than a known prepolymer predominantly containing fast-reacting NCO groups. In a preferred embodiment, TDI is used as the partly slower-reacting diisocyanate while MDI is used as the faster-reacting diisocyanate. The prepolymer is produced in two stages. The prepolymer according to the invention is suitable for bonding plastic articles, metals and paper, especially films. The accelerated absence of migration is particularly noticeable in this regard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Gerd Bolte, Guenter Henke, Markus Kruedenscheidt, Astrid Omoruyi
  • Patent number: 6509021
    Abstract: A mutated subtilisin-type protease that bears at least one mutation in its amino-acid sequence that causes the positive charge to be reduced or the negative charge to be increased in the substrate binding region of the molecule is used in cosmetic products. Such proteases show a surprisingly low skin and mucous membrane irritating potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Albrecht Weiss, Karl-Heinz Maurer
  • Patent number: 6505740
    Abstract: A package containing an organic solvent or solution and a carrier or applicator sheet is produced from a laminated sheet material having a polypropylene surface layer that is resistant to chemical interaction with the solvent or solution. The package is formed by heat sealing the edges together and providing a resealable closure member along the top end. In one embodiment, the bottom wall is attached to the respective side wall along a seal line extending diagonally from the side edge of the side wall to the bottom edge of the side wall. The carrier sheets and solvent/solution are suitable for cleaning hard surfaces prior to applying a paint or other surface coating or for providing a “highlighting” liquid that helps detect surface finish defects and/or a temporary protective coating to prevent adhesion of weld splatter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence J Marlin, Raymond D Diedrich
  • Patent number: 6506366
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid transparent tooth cleaning composition containing silica polishing components, humectant and water. The humectant includes sorbitol (a), glycerol (b) and polyethylene glycol (c) in a weight ratio of (a) to (b) to (c) of 10:(7 to 8):(0.5 to 1.5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Hans-Theo Leinen, Dorothea Gregori, Miracle Pujol, Maria Rosa Carbó
  • Patent number: 6506720
    Abstract: A process for making a detergent tablet by forming a disintegrating agent by compacting cellulose or a cellulose derivative, forming disintegrating agent particles comprising the disintegrating agent, dry mixing a washing- or cleaning-active substance and an amount of the disintegrating agent particles effective to rapidly dissolve or disperse the composition in water, and shaping the resulting mixture into a tablet. The disintegrating agent particles have a particle size distribution of less than 10% by weight smaller than about 0.2 mm particle size and no more than 1% by weight of dust-fine particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Gerhard Blasey, Dieter Jung, Hans-Friedrich Kruse, Fred Schambil
  • Patent number: 6495084
    Abstract: Dispersions of waxes in water are now widely used as molding aids, mold release agents, and the like but often leave troublesome residues that can not be easily washed away with water. This problem can be avoided by use instead of a solution in water of certain organic materials, preferably a combination of glycerine and an alkyl imidazoline surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Theodore D Held, III, Douglas J Lasky
  • Patent number: D467280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Corine Van Zuthem-Maasdam, Oliver Bartling, Wulf Herrmannsen, Hans Valentin Bauer
  • Patent number: RE37951
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions for use as additives in the automotive industry, which compositions contain waste powder prime and a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, diisoheptyl phthalate, a linear phthalate based upon C7-C9 alcohols, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 55 percent of diesters and a maximum of 20 percent dibenzoate, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 60 percent of diesters and a maximum of 30 percent dibenzoate and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and automotive sealants which contain waste powder prime, a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of 2-ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate, diisoheptyl phthalate, a linear phthalate based upon C7-C9 alcohols, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 55 percent of diesters and a maximum of 20 percent dibenzoate, a mixture of esters containing a minimum of 60 percent of diesters and a maximum of 30 percent dibenzoate and dipropylene glycol dibenzoate and automotive
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: James F. Hubert, Richard A. Rinka
  • Patent number: D470769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien
    Inventors: Ulrike Holthaus, Hans Schneider