Patents Examined by Brian P. Mruk
  • Patent number: 11814604
    Abstract: The invention discloses synergistic combinations of surfactant blends and cleaning compositions employing the same. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes an extended anionic surfactant with novel linker surfactants including one or more of an alkyl glycerol ether, an ethoxylated alkyl glycerol ether, an alcohol ethoxylate and/or a Gemini surfactant. This system forms emulsions with, and can remove greasy and oily stains, even those comprised of non-trans fats. The compositions may be used alone, as a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or as a part of a soft surface or hard surface cleaning composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Yvonne Marie Killeen
  • Patent number: 11814605
    Abstract: The invention provides a surfactant system, for use in household detergent compositions, which is a mixture of: (i) at least one sulfonate-functionalized alkyl polyglycoside of general formula (I): R—O-(G)n-(D)??(I) in which: R represents a straight or branched chain monovalent hydrocarbyl radical having from 6 to 22 carbon atoms; G represents a residue of a reducing saccharide, connected to R—O by means of an ethereal O-glycosidic bond; n represents a number from 1 to 10; and D represents a —CH2CH(OH)CH2—SO3M group connected to an oxygen atom of G, where M is selected from H or a monovalent cation selected from Na, K, or NH4; and (ii) at least one ethoxylated fatty acid sorbitan ester of general formula (II): Sorb-(EOn1R1)(EOn2R2)(EOn3R3)(EOn4R4)??(II) in which: Sorb represents a residue obtained by removing four hydroxyl H atoms from sorbitan; EO represents an ethyleneoxy group; R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from H or a —C(O)R5 group in which R5 is selected from straight or b
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Conopco Inc.
    Inventors: Hélder Daniel Peixoto Da Silva, Andrew Philip Parker, Craig Warren Jones, Anthony Mckee
  • Patent number: 11807834
    Abstract: An aqueous fabric spray composition, comprising: a. 1-10 w.t. % silicone, wherein the silicone is in the form of an emulsion, the an emulsion having a particle size of 100 to 30 um b. Free perfume, having an emulsion particle size of 1 nm to 30 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Boardman, Karl Burgess, Mark Anthony Carus, Julie Cullen
  • Patent number: 11795131
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to narrow range alcohol alkoxylates and derivatives thereof, such as alkyl ether sulfates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patrick Christopher Stenger, Gregory Thomas Applegate, Brian Joseph Loughnane
  • Patent number: 11795143
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of amino acids that have surface-active properties. The amino acid can be naturally-occurring or synthetic, or they may be obtained via a ring-opening reaction of a lactam, such as caprolactam. The amino acid may be functionalized to form a compound that is surface-active and have advantageous surfactant characteristics. The compounds of the present disclosure have low critical micelle concentrations (CMC) as well as superior ability to lower the surface tension of a liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Edward Asirvatham, Andrei Honciuc, Voichita Mihali
  • Patent number: 11788033
    Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are described herein. In particular, the compositions combine a tetrapolymer with an alkaline composition to effectively prevent or remove calcium carbonate scale formations. Methods of employing the detergent compositions and of preventing scale accumulation are provided for use in alkaline warewash and other applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Kelly Anne Rightmire, Carter M. Silvernail
  • Patent number: 11781090
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for reducing malodors on fabrics using a detergent composition containing a polyalkyleneamine and use of the polyalkyleneamine in the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sherri Lynn Randall, Gregory Scot Miracle, Brian Joseph Loughnane
  • Patent number: 11767484
    Abstract: A bio-lubricant composition includes a first component that includes a first triglyceride, which is part of a cooking oil; a second component that includes a first epoxidized triglyceride; a third component that includes a hydroxylated triglyceride; a fourth component that includes a first fatty acid ester moiety; a fifth component that includes a first epoxidized fatty acid ester; and a sixth component that includes a hydroxylated fatty acid ester. A mixture of the first to sixth components at room temperature have a viscosity between 40 and 200 centipoise, and the composition is substantially free of free fatty acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Ribhu Gautam, Tsu Fang Hong, Subram Maniam Sarathy
  • Patent number: 11753604
    Abstract: The need for a cleaning product comprising a spray dispenser and a cleaning composition, which provides improved polymeric grease cleaning and suds mileage, and hence reduced time to clean the dishes, is met by a cleaning product comprising a spray dispenser and a cleaning composition, the composition is housed in the spray dispenser and wherein the cleaning composition comprises anionic surfactant and alkyl glucamide surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Roxane Rosmaninho
  • Patent number: 11753607
    Abstract: The application relates to stable, anhydrous dish soap formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: ONE HOME BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Syed Humza Naqvi
  • Patent number: 11753605
    Abstract: A granule comprising (a) at least three cores comprising a biological active and a plasticizable polymer, wherein the cores are made of a material having an elongation upon break of at least 30%, and wherein the diameter of the cores is at least 50 ?m and at most two thirds of the diameter of the granule; (b) a solid matrix interspacing the cores of (a), wherein the solid matrix is made of a material having an elongation upon break of less than 30%; and (c) optionally a coating consisting of one or more layer(s) surrounding the granule. A detergent composition comprising a detergent builder, a surfactant, and a granule as described. Use of the granule as a component in a process for manufacturing a detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Alexander Findeisen, Albert Cervera-Padrell, Lei Shang, Lotte E. Nissen, Ole Simonsen, Poul Bach
  • Patent number: 11746306
    Abstract: Hard surface rinse aid compositions incorporating surfactant systems compatible with plastics and plastics containing metals, such as aluminum, are disclosed. The hard surface rinse aid compositions are particularly well suited for use in high concentrations at low temperatures without causing foaming and/or debris or film on the treated surface. In particular, the plastic and aluminum-compatible hard surface rinse aid compositions containing a surfactant system combining nonionic alcohol alkoxylates and a polymer surfactant can be used in treating hard surfaces requiring good sheeting, wetting and drying properties. The methods are particularly well suited for rinsing automotive parts, including those needing painting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Alissa Ellingson, Janel Marie Kieffer
  • Patent number: 11746309
    Abstract: Detergent compositions designed to prevent or inhibit build up of calcium carbonate while providing high cleaning performance on soils including inhibition of protein foaming, filming and redeposition on hard surfaces are disclosed. Methods of using the detergent compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: David Alexander Riehm, Carter Martin Silvernail, Kelly Anne Gilmore, John Matthew Chudomel
  • Patent number: 11746307
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to biodegradable cleaning compositions, in particular hard surface cleaning compositions, and their use. The compositions according to the invention comprise one or more biosurfactants(s), one or more sorbitan ester(s) and one or more further surfactant(s), which is/are neither a biosurfactant nor a sorbitan ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Zheng Xue, Andras Nagy, Dennis Parrish, Sam Christy, Jennifer Goodyear, Jeff Davidson
  • Patent number: 11746304
    Abstract: A solid block detergent composition is described which can be dispensed with a water spray to form an aqueous detergent for cutting and removing grease, removing and suspending soils and rinsing easily leaving cleaned ware. The solid block detergent contains a neutralized sulfonated anionic surfactant in combination with various processing aids to optimize soil removal in a formulation that can be pressed for form a solid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Lo, Erik C. Olson, Thomas Muller, Jeffrey John Biggs, Angela Sivanich, Katherine Molinaro, Kelsey West, Matthew Paul Molinaro
  • Patent number: 11740557
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a chemical liquid having excellent developability and excellent defect inhibition performance. Another object of the present invention is to provide a chemical liquid storage body, a chemical liquid filling method, and a chemical liquid storage method. The chemical liquid according to an embodiment of the present invention is a chemical liquid containing an organic solvent, a metal impurity, and an organic impurity, in which the metal impurity contains metal atoms, a total content of the metal atoms in the chemical liquid with respect to a total mass of the chemical liquid is equal to or smaller than 50 mass ppt, a total content of the organic impurity in the chemical liquid with respect to the total mass of the chemical liquid is 0.1 to 10,000 mass ppm, the organic impurity contains an alcohol impurity, and a mass ratio of a content of the alcohol impurity to the total content of the organic impurity is 0.0001 to 0.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Tetsuya Kamimura, Satomi Takahashi
  • Patent number: 11739286
    Abstract: The invention provides a polymer providing soil release properties (also termed a “soil release polymer” or SRP) when incorporated in a laundry detergent composition, the polymer comprising a capped polyoxyalkylene end block connected to a polyester segment; the polyester segment comprising alternating —B1-A-B2— and —R— units; in which B1 and B2 are each independently selected from —OC(O)— and —C(O)O— groups; A is a 2,5-furanylene ring and R is a divalent alkylene radical. The polymer provides good compatibility, stability and cleaning performance when incorporated into a laundry detergent composition, preferably a liquid laundry detergent composition, comprising one or more detersive surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew David Green, Alyn James Parry, Susanne Henning Rogers
  • Patent number: 11732219
    Abstract: A liquid laundry additive is provided, comprising a cleaning booster polymer having structural units of a monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer; structural units of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer of formula (I) optionally, structural units of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer of formula (III) and optionally, structural units of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer of formula (IV)
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, ROHM AND HAAS COMPANY
    Inventors: Asghar A. Peera, Stephen J. Donovan, Marianne Creamer
  • Patent number: 11732215
    Abstract: A gellable vehicle surface cleaning composition is provided that includes a non-ionic surfactant combined with gelling components of an inorganic gel forming substance and at least one water soluble polymer in a ratio of the inorganic gel forming substance to the hydrophilic polymer of between 0.1-1:1. The non-ionic surfactant and the gelling components are provided in an aqueous solvent system. The aqueous solvent system includes a first solvent having a Kamlet-Taft solvent polarity ? (K-T ?) value of zero, a second solvent having a K-T ? 0.6-0.85 value, and water present at more than 50 total weight percent. A process of for cleaning a vehicle surface with a stain is also provided that includes the composition to the stain on the vehicle surface a composition and after allowing sufficient time for the composition to lift the stain, the stain and the composition are removed from the vehicle surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Chi Quang Nguyen, John Isidoro Escoto, Jr., John Nemec
  • Patent number: 11731937
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides derivatives of amino acids that have surface-active properties. The amino acid can be naturally-occurring or synthetic, or they may be obtained via a ring-opening reaction of a lactam, such as caprolactam. The amino acid may be functionalized to form a compound that is surface-active and have advantageous surfactant characteristics. The compounds of the present disclosure have low critical micelle concentrations (CMC) as well as superior ability to lower the surface tension of a liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC.
    Inventors: Edward Asirvatham, Andrei Honciuc, Voichita Mihali