Patents Examined by Brian Mruk
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Patent number: 7423004Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dispersible solid composition of a sparingly water-soluble compound in a particulatable lipidic carrier, methods for the preparation and use of the same. The compositions of this intention provide improved solubility and dissolution characteristics and enhanced bioavailability of the sparingly soluble compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Kamlesh H. Patel, Raviraj S. Pillai
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Patent number: 7384904Abstract: A process for reducing the amount of halocarbons in a mixture containing water and at least one of an alkyl or alkenyl glycoside carboxylic acid. The amount of halocarbon is reduced by heating the mixture at a temperature of 50° C. to 120° C. at a pH of from 10-14. The amount of organomonochloro compounds can be reduced to a range of 5 ppm or less and the amount of organodichloro compounds can be reduced to a range of 30 ppm.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ansgar Behler, Almud Folge
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Patent number: 7381251Abstract: The instant invention relates to a liquid composition comprising a mixture of: (1) water and/or a polar solvent; (2) a colloidal dispersion of mineral particles; and (3) a phosphonate terminated poly(oxyalkene) polymer; the invention also relates to process for stabilizing aqueous and/or solvent-based dispersions of mineral particles comprising the step of adding an efficient stabilising amount of a phosphonate terminated poly(oxyalkene) polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Rhodia Inc.Inventors: John Marshall Baker, Mikel Morvan, Amit Sehgal, Shiming Wo
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Patent number: 7375065Abstract: A composition for cleaning a fluid delivery system includes an agent which controls the rheology of the fluid so that its apparent viscosity decreases as the fluid is subjected to a shear force. In particular applications, the viscosity of the composition is greater than 600 centipoise when it is not subject to any shear and less than 600 centipoise when subject to a shear of at least 10 1/sec. The fluid may be thixotropic or a Bingham plastic, in some instances. In a specific embodiment, the viscosity of the composition is greater than 3000 centipoise when it is not subject to shear, less than 3000 centipoise at a shear of 10 1/sec, less than 1000 centipoise at a shear of 30 1/sec, and less than 600 centipoise at a shear of 60 1/sec. Also disclosed are methods for cleaning a fluid delivery system with these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Gage Products CompanyInventors: Jeffrey Maxwell, Stephen Summerfield
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Patent number: 7371716Abstract: The alkoxylate mixtures comprise alkoxylates of the formula (I) C5H11CH(C3H7)CH2O(A)n(B)mH ??(I) where A is ethyleneoxy, B is C3-10-alkyleneoxy or mixtures thereof, where groups A and B may be present in random distribution, alternately or in the form of two or more blocks in any order, n is a number from 0 to 30, m is a number from 0 to 20 n+m is at least 1 where 70 to 99% by weight of alkoxylates A1 in which C5H11 has the meaning n-C5H11, and 1 to 30% by weight of alkoxylates A2 in which C5H11 has the meaning C2H5CH(CH3)CH2 and/or CH3CH(CH3)CH2CH2, are present in the mixture.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Alfred Ruland, Martin Scholtissek, Juergen Tropsch, Roland Boehn, Claus Hackmann, Christian Wulff
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Patent number: 7368419Abstract: Compositions comprising glycerol hydroxyalkyl and/or hydroxyalkenyl ethers, which correspond to the general formula: in which R1, R2 and R3, independently, represent a hydrogen atom or a saturated or unsaturated, branched or unbranched hydroxyalkyl or hydroxyalkenyl group, or mixtures thereof, each group containing 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and the use of these, particularly, glycerol hydroxyalkyl mono- and di-ethers in detergents and as rinse agents for automatic dish detergents, particularly for multifunctional dish detergents.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Corinna Boehme, Hans-Christian Raths, Manfred Weuthen, Thomas Albers
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Patent number: 7348304Abstract: The invention provides a novel fragrance material comprising a compound having the structure (IUPAC name (1R,2S,7R,8R,9S)-2,6,6,9-tetramethyltricyclo-[5.4.0.02,8]undecan-10-one). The novel fragrance material has a strong, pleasant cedar wood fragrance and is useful for imparting, strengthening, or improving the odor of perfumes and perfumed products. Methods for preparing the novel fragrance material are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Inventor: Laurence G. Cool
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Patent number: 7345017Abstract: An amphiphilic functional substance with lipophilicity, affinity for supercritical CO2, and if necessary hydrophilicity comprising an oligoolefin chain and a perfluoroalkyl group(s) at a single end thereof or at both ends thereof with or without the intervention of a poly(oxyalkylene) chain, which enables the utilization of supercritical CO2 as a reaction medium; a photopolymerizable functional substance comprising an oligoolefin chain and a reversible photopolymerization/dissociation group(s) at a single end thereof or at both ends thereof and a functional substance comprising a photo- and/or thermodissociable polymer obtained by photopolymerization of the aforementioned photopolymerizable functional substance, which can be utilized as recycle polymers; a hydrolyzable functional substance comprising a polymer obtained by chain-elongating plural oligoolefin chains through ester linkages, which can be utilized as a recycle polymer; and a functional substance capable of forming a microphase separation structureType: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: San-El Kougyou CorporationInventor: Takashi Sawaguchi
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Patent number: 7345016Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising photosenitizer that can be used to provide lipophilic fluids with bleaching capabilities, lipophilic fluid cleaning compositions having bleaching capabilities and processes of making and using same. Such compositions provide the cleaning benefits of typical lipophilic solvents and additional cleaning benefits that include bleaching.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Alan David Willey, Brian Jeffreys, Anthony Harriman, Vladimir Garstein, William Michael Scheper
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Patent number: 7341981Abstract: A spray composition includes an aqueous spray medium, an active ingredient, and a deposition control agent, wherein: the composition comprises at least one surfactant, and the deposition control agent is selected from the group consisting of the following: hydroxypropyl guar having a molecular substitution of at least 0.6, hydroxyalkyl guars, wherein the alkyl has at least 4 carbon atoms, having a molecular substitution of at least 0.15, guar having both carboxymethyl groups and hydoxyalkyl groups and having a molecular substitution of at least 0.1, and guar having both hydroxyalkyltrimethylammonium, preferably hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium or alkyltrimethylammonium and hydroxyalkyl groups.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Rhodia Inc.Inventors: Regan Crooks, Justin Cooper-White, Valerie Roux-Jallet, Francis George Smith, Andrew Douglass, Joel M. Coret
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Patent number: 7341985Abstract: Compositions containing surfactant compounds according to formula (I) R4OCH2CH(OH)CR2R3ZR1 ??(I) wherein Z is S, SO, or SO2, can have a range of equilibrium and/or dynamic surface tensions and a range of foaming performance attributes, depending upon the particular values of Z, R1, R2, R3, and R4. The compounds of formula (I) may be prepared by a process that includes reaction of a thiol with a glycidyl ether.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Gauri Sankar Lal, Williams Rene Edouard Raymond, Khalil Yacoub, Evelyn Jennifer Lin Paulsen
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Patent number: 7335235Abstract: An alkoxylate mixture containing; at least one alkoxylate of the formula CnH2n+1O(A)x(B)yH where A is ethyleneoxy, B is C3-C10-alkyleneoxy or mixtures thereof, n is an integer in the range from 8 to 11, x is a number in the range from 1 to 20, y is a number in the range from 0 to 10, and (ii) at least one alkoxylate of the formula CmH2m+1O(A)v(B)wH where A is ethyleneoxy, B is C3-C10-alkyleneoxy or mixtures thereof, m is an integer in the range from 12 to 24, v is a number in the range from 1 to 50, w is a number in the range from 0 to 10.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: BASF AkiengesellschaftInventors: Alfred Ruland, Martin Scholtissek, Juergen Tropsch, Richard Baur
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Patent number: 7335627Abstract: The products of the invention are polymers of carboxylated alkylpolyglycosides. The products are very mild surfactants that are useful in personal care applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Surfa Tech CorporationInventors: Kevin Anthony O'Lenick, Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
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Patent number: 7332466Abstract: A low-foaming surfactant composition comprising: (a) a hydroxy mixed ether corresponding to formula I: R1O[CH2CH(CH3)O]x(CH2CHR2O)y[CH2CH(OH)R3]z??(I) wherein R1 is an alkyl and/or alkylene group containing from 4 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is hydrogen, R3 is an alkyl group having from 2 to 22 carbon atoms, x is 0, y is a number from 1 to 30, and z is a number from 1 to 3; and (b) a low-foaming nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of an optionally end-capped fatty alcohol polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol ether corresponding to formula II: R4O(CH2CH2O)n[CH2(CH3)CHO]mR5 ??(II) wherein R4 is an alkyl and/or alkylene group containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, R5 is hydrogen or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, n is a number from 1 to 15 and m is a number up to 10, an optionally end-capped fatty alcohol polypropylene glycol/polyethylene glycol ether corresponding to formula II: R6O[CH2(CH3)CHO]p(CH2CH2O)qR7 ??(III) wherein R6 is an alkyl and/or alkylene group having fType: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Karl-Heinz Schmid, Rita Koester
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Patent number: 7331355Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for cleaning floors. In particular, it relates to aqueous compositions for one-step cleaning and gloss enhancement of wood surfaces, especially floors. The inventive compositions comprise specific levels of a class of copolymer, chitosan, or mixtures thereof, and specific levels of surfactant. The cleaning benefits are delivered every time the compositions are used; the gloss benefits are provided over three to four cleanings and are easily strippable.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Mary Vjarayani Barnabas, Cynthia Elaine Cella, Beth Hansell Statt, James Thomas Sullivan, Alan Edward Sherry
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Patent number: 7332465Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions at least comprising one alkoxylate of the formula RO(A)n(B)mH, to processes for the preparation of such compositions, in particular in the presence of double-metal cyanide compounds as catalyst, and their use as emulsifier, foam regulator or as wetting agents for hard surfaces. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the use of such compositions in detergents and surfactant formulations.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Christian Wulff, Kai-Uwe Baldenius, Martin Scholtissek, Michael Stoesser, Norbert Wagner, Edward Bohres
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Patent number: 7323014Abstract: A fabric cleaning system, especially a system for use in the consumer's home, utilizing down the drain detergent composition for a non-aqueous, lipophilic fluid based washing process and automatic laundry machines useful for this process.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: John Christopher Deak, William Michael Scheper, Paul Amaat Raymond Gerald France, Eddy Vos, Veerle Maria Nathalie Lootvoet, Arseni Valervich Radomyselski, John Christian Haught
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Patent number: 7323436Abstract: An adduct that has an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”) and at least one additive. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasic acid (such as calcium sulfate), or a mixture of the two Group IIA compounds, followed by removing the solid formed. The additives can be an alcohol, an organic acid or a surface active agent. The composition has various uses, including cleaning, food production, decontamination, bioremediation, agricultural application, medical application, and detoxification of substances.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Mionix CorporationInventors: Maurice Clarence Kemp, Robert B. Lalum, Zhong Wei Xie, Michael A. Cunha, Robert H. Carpenter, Zhang Shu, Yao Yu, David E. Lewis
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Patent number: 7318871Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions, methods of use and kits for vehicular cleaning employing a cleaning concentrate containing at least one surfactant and at least one rheology modifier, optionally a solvent and/or optionally an alkalinity source, that exhibits a Vertical Cling parameter of between 1 and about 7 at a temperature of about 25° C. on soiled surfaces to which the compositions are applied.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Veronica M. Egan, Ashot K. Serobian
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Patent number: 7314852Abstract: A glass cleaning composition is disclosed for removing soils and dirt from glass surfaces without leaving a visible streak. The cleaning composition contains an ethylene glycol ether, an N-alkyl pyrrolidone, a surfactant, and water. Optionally the composition can also include a co-solvent, a pH adjusting agent, a dye, a fragrance, and other ingredients that enhances the performance and elegance of the composition. The composition make use of a synergetic effect of combining the ethylene glycol ether, N-alkyl pyrrolidone and surfactant to improve the soil removal performance of the composition while remaining substantially streak-free.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Gerald W. Cummings, Frank J. Steer, Francis J. Randall, Loretta G. Lynch