Patents Assigned to Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
  • Liquid bleaching composition
    Publication number: 20060011885
    Abstract: The present invention relates to thickened pourable aqueous bleach composition which contains abrasives, suitable for use in cleaning hard surfaces such as are found, for example, in lavatories and kitchens which are highly alkaline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Delford Christmas, Ramakrishnan Hariharan
  • Thickened abrasive cleaner
    Publication number: 20050272622
    Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous liquid thickened cleaning and/or disinfecting composition comprising: an alkaline source; at least one surfactant selected from anionic surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; at least one thickener selected from polysaccharides, polycarboxylates, polyacrylamides, clays, and mixtures thereof; a solvent selected from alcohols, glycol ethers, and mixtures thereof; at least one abrasive material optionally, one or more materials selected from perfumes and perfume stabilizers, builders, rheology stabilizers; pH and buffering agents, electrolytes, pigments, colorants and the like. Also disclosed are processes for cleaning and/or disinfection of surfaces, especially hard surfaces, wherein the presence of Gram positive type pathogenic bacteria and/or Gram negative type pathogenic bacteria are suspected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc Morris Corporate Center IV
    Inventors: Ramakrishnan Hariharan, Robert Lu
  • Multi-phase liquid hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting compositions
    Publication number: 20050256021
    Abstract: Liquid cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which is separated into two phases at rest are combined and dispersed within each other upon shaking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Lu, Pamela White
  • Disinfectant cleaning compositions
    Publication number: 20050233930
    Abstract: The present invention provides a non-cationic antimicrobial agent containing composition which blooms when added to water. The compositions have good cleaning, disinfecting and bloom properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2003
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Tak Cheung, Delford Christmas, Ramakrishnan Hariharan, Robert Lu, Vu Nguyen
  • Carpet cleaners
    Patent number: 6943140
    Abstract: An improved quick breaking foam carpet cleaner is provided. Good cleaning is achieved and the foam breaks quickly, allowing for quicker cleaning and use of the carpet without the need for subsequent vacuuming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Kelleigh Ann Ashton, Carol Ann Belansky, Mattia De Dominicis, Tracy Ann Ryan
  • Hard surface cleaning compositions and method of removing stains
    Patent number: 6936579
    Abstract: Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH, providing good removal of soap scum stains, and further feature low levels of irritability to the user. The compositions comprise about 0.1-10% by weight of an acid sequestrant constituent; about 0.1-10% by weight of a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic solvents; about 0.001-1% by weight of a single constituent which exhibits both anionic surfactant and hydrotrope properties; about 0-20% by weight of one or more optional constituents; the balance to 100% by weight of water, wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 7 or less, especially a pH of about 5 or less. Although acidic, the improved hard surface cleaning compositions feature low irritability to the eyes and skin of consumers. The compositions also provide disinfecting effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: Virginia Lee Urban
  • Aqueous cleaning and disinfecting compositions based on quaternary ammonium compounds including alkylpolyglycoside surfactants having reduced irritation characteristics
    Patent number: 6930081
    Abstract: Aqueous disinfecting and cleaning compositions and concentrates which are efficacious against gram positive and gram negative bacteria, have relatively low volatile organic content (“VOC”) and are surprisingly mild to the user of the compositions. The compositions include a quaternary ammonium compound as its primary germicidal active agent, have a low content of active constituents, and do not include organic solvents such as alcohols, glycols, or glycol ethers in significant amounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Zhong Lu, Dennis Thomas Smialowicz, Ralph Edward Rypkema, Karen Ann McCue, Andrew Arno Kloeppel, Diane Joyce Burt, Michael David Love, Robert William Bogart, Narendra Vrajlal Nanavati, Frederic Albert Taraschi
  • Hard surface cleaning compositions
    Publication number: 20050170982
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Pamela Boone, Tak Cheung, Benjamin Costa, Edward Fu, Steven Wu, Carolyn Martinez
  • Disinfecting compositions containing a polymer complex of an organic acid
    Publication number: 20050159321
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc Morris Corporate Center IV
    Inventors: Timothy Cusack, Karen Mccue, Herbert Wulmer
  • Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions
    Publication number: 20050148485
    Abstract: Hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions comprise a synergistic combination of a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties and a tristyrylphenolalkoxylate compound. The hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions provide excellent cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser Inc. Morris Corporate Center IV
    Inventors: Tak Cheung, Dennis Smialowicz
  • Water-soluble thermoformed containers comprising aqueous compositions
    Patent number: 6898921
    Abstract: A process for preparing a water-soluble container which comprises: a) thermoforming a first poly(vinyl alcohol) film having a water content of less than 5 wt % to produce a pocket; b) filling the pocket with a composition; c) placing a second film on top of the filled pocket; and d) sealing the first film and second film together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: Paul John Duffield
  • Lavatory device
    Patent number: D501532
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Marie Weller, Lamson Nguyen
  • Brush
    Patent number: D501606
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Belt, Leonard Spitzer, John Eugene Studer
  • Lavatory device
    Patent number: D502530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Diane W. Neiman, Lamson Nguyen, Jeanne Marie Weller
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D503626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: David George Maus
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D504320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: David George Maus
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D505528
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, James Chi-Cheng Feng
  • Bottle
    Patent number: D506140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: David George Maus
  • Lavatory device
    Patent number: D508106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc
    Inventors: Lamson Nguyen, Geoffrey Hammond
  • Sponge
    Patent number: D509935
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventor: Diane Joyce Burt