Patents Assigned to Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
  • Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing composition effective for soap scum removal
    Publication number: 20040224867
    Abstract: Alkaline cleaning and sanitizing compositions which are essentially free of chelating agents based on organic acid compounds, especially nitrogen containing chelating agents are provided, which compositions are particularly directed for the removal of soap scum stains on hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc
    Inventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, Mark Timothy Bennett, Albert Thomas Weibel
  • Shipping and display carton
    Patent number: 6755306
    Abstract: A blank for forming a carton includes a top flap, top panel, front panel, bottom panel, and rear panel which are connectively hinged together in the named order such that when folded, the top flap is fastened to the rear panel. Right and left side flaps are also connectively hinged to the aforementioned panels. A first tear strip is placed within the front panel and the right and left side flaps attached thereto and a second tear strip is placed at the juncture of the top flap and top panel. After tearing and removing the tear strips, a display carton is formed to hold and display a plurality of articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: David George Maus
  • Alkaline carpet cleaning composition comprising a pyrrolidone-based solvent
    Patent number: 6693068
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy Ann Ryan, Candice Lida Taylor, Frederic Albert Taraschi
  • Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting composition
    Patent number: 6693070
    Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprise a synergistic combination of a quaternary ammonium germicide and an alkoxylated quaternary ammonium compound. Optional ingredients include additional detersive surfactants and/or organic solvents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
  • Blooming type compositions containing biphenyl solvents
    Patent number: 6670319
    Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions which bloom when added to a larger volume of water comprise: an organic solvent constituent; binary co-solvent system comprising an alkyl diphenyl solvent and a co-solvent; an amine oxide surfactant constituent; optionally, a further detersive surfactant constituent; and optionally, but desirably, at least one optional constituent selected from chelating agents, coloring agents, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, and pH buffers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
  • Spot pretreatment compositions
    Patent number: 6670316
    Abstract: Thickened aqueous cleaning compositions are used for spot cleaning of stains and soils on garments and textiles. The compositions comprise: a detersive surfactant component, preferably anionic and/or nonionic; an organic solvent; an enzyme; and xanthan gum as a thickener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Domenic Sidoti, Kathleen Elizabeth Landy, Frederic Taraschi
  • Low residue aqueous hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions
    Patent number: 6667289
    Abstract: Aqueous based cleaning compositions simultaneously featuring low residue deposition, sanitization and/or disinfecting of treated hard surfaces, and good cleaning characteristics are provided. The compositions include the following ingredients: (a) a quaternary ammonium surfactant compound having germicidal properties; (b) a surfactant system which includes at least one amine oxide surfactant and at least one further surfactant selected from carboxylates and N-acyl amino acid surfactants; (c) a solvent system containing an alkylene glycol ether solvent further with a C1-C6 alcohol; (d) an alkalizing agent; and (e) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Allen Harrison, Jeanne Marie Weller, Ann Marie Lynch
  • Germicidal blooming type compositions containing biphenyl solvents
    Patent number: 6642197
    Abstract: Aqueous concentrated liquid hard surface cleaning compositions, which bloom when added to a larger volume of water, comprise: an organic solvent constituent; a germicidal constituent which provides a primary sanitizing benefit, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound; a binary co-solvent system comprising an alkyl diphenyl solvent and at least one co-solvent; optionally, a further detersive surfactant constituent; optionally, but desirably, at least one constituent selected from chelating agents, coloring agent, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents and pH buffers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz
  • Lavatory cleaning device
    Patent number: D500550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Mathieu Bariou, Ann Bongiorno, Robert Clauson, Leonard Spitzer
  • Lavatory cleaning device
    Patent number: D481099
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Legeay
  • Lavatory cleaning device
    Patent number: D481100
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Legeay
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D484415
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick B. Hadtke, Kiat-Cheong Toh
  • Lavatory cleaning device
    Patent number: D484566
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent Legeay
  • Jug with ribbed sides
    Patent number: D487874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald M. Syrek
  • Brush holder
    Patent number: D493994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Belt, Leonard Spitzer, John Eugene Studer
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D495842
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: David Minkley, Yukiko Kojima, Jim Warner
  • Dispenser for an aerosol can
    Patent number: D497808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc
    Inventors: Matthew Morris, Leonard Spitzer
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D497810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: David George Maus
  • Cleaning brush
    Patent number: D498057
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Ashley, Marcel Belt, Ian Corkhill, Leonard Spitzer, John Eugene Studer
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D498337
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc
    Inventors: David Minkley, Yukiko Kojima, Jim Warner