Patents Examined by Charles Boyer
  • Detergent compositions containing a predominantly C15 branched alkyl alkoxylated surfactant
    Patent number: 9493726
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to detergent compositions and, more specifically, to detergent compositions containing a branched surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Phillip Kyle Vinson, Patrick Christopher Stenger, Melinda Phyllis Steffey, Randall Thomas Reilman, Clemens Schröder
  • Ether dye fixative agents and methods
    Patent number: 9493398
    Abstract: Described are dye fixative agents, comprising an ether compound, including salts, of Formula I: wherein, R1 is, independently at each occurrence, C1-C6 alkyl; R2 and R3, are, independently at each occurrence, optionally substituted C6 alkyl; and X is, independently at each occurrence, CI, Br, or I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph L. Deavenport, Timothy S. De Vries
  • Detergent compositions containing a predominantly C15 alkyl branched surfactant
    Patent number: 9493725
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to detergent compositions and, more specifically, to detergent compositions containing a branched surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Phillip Kyle Vinson, Patrick Christopher Stenger, Randall Thomas Reilman, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Praveen Kumar Depa, Stephanie Ann Urbin, Melinda Phyllis Steffey, Clemens Schröder
  • Granulated foam control agent for the rinse cycle using siloxane wax
    Patent number: 9487736
    Abstract: A granulated antifoam composition comprising an antifoam, a siloxane wax binder, and a carrier. The antifoam includes a hydrophobic fluid wherein the hydrophobic fluid has a surface tension which is greater than or approximately equal to the dynamic surface tension of an aqueous dispersion of the detergent at above the critical micelle concentration of the surfactant and less than about 62 mN/m. The antifoam further includes a finely divided solid hydrophobic filler dispersed in the hydrophobic fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence Gallez, Corina Pagnoni, Christel Simon, Nicolas Ziolkowski
  • Non-toxic hand cleaner comprising a ternary solvent mixture
    Patent number: 9476015
    Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises between about 10% to about 50% of at least one organic solvent comprising vegetable oil. The composition further comprises between about 2% to about 20% of at least one co-solvent. The composition further comprises at least one water-in-oil emulsifier and non-ionic surfactant. The composition also comprises at least one anionic surfactant and between about 20% to about 60% of water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Adam Cesari
  • Compositions and methods for cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing that are effluent neutral
    Patent number: 9476017
    Abstract: Methods are provided which include a method of cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting, wherein the method comprises: contacting a soiled substrate with a cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting composition, such that at least a portion of the soil is removed from the substrate; wherein the cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting composition consists essentially of one or more food grade agents or a salt thereof; and wherein the method is effluent neutral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: DIVERSEY, INC.
    Inventors: Holger Theyssen, Marco Haag, Henry Von Rege, Jeff Denton, John Cornford
  • Electrowetting element and fluid containing low amounts of water
    Patent number: 9457330
    Abstract: An electrowetting element comprising a first fluid and a second fluid which are immiscible with each other and are switchable between a first configuration and a second configuration by changing a voltage applied to at least one of the first and second fluids, wherein less than or equal to 35 wt % of the second fluid is water and a balancing wt % of the second fluid comprises at least one non-aqueous component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Amazon Techologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Romaric Massard
  • All natural dishwashing composition comprising lemon powder, vinegar powder, and salt
    Patent number: 9458418
    Abstract: A dishwashing composition which is a mixture of vinegar powder and lemon powder, or a mixture of vinegar powder, lemon powder and salt, for use in a dishwashing machine or for other cleaning purposes. The vinegar powder, lemon powder and, when present, salt can be mixed in any of a variety of proportions. The lemon powder, vinegar powder, and optional salt are non-toxic to humans and pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: George A. Gorra, Leila R. Gorra
  • All natural dishwashing composition comprising lemon powder and vinegar powder
    Patent number: 9453186
    Abstract: A dishwashing composition made by mixing vinegar powder and lemon powder for use in a dishwashing machine or for other cleaning purposes. The vinegar powder is mixed with the lemon powder in any of a variety of proportions. Both the lemon powder and the vinegar powder are non-toxic to humans and pets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventors: George A. Gorra, Leila R. Gorra
  • Pourable detergent composition comprising aryl sulfonate suspended particles
    Patent number: 9453191
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pourable thixotropic detergent composition comprising a continuous phase and at least 0.3 wt. % of suspended particles comprising water-soluble surfactant, said continuous phase containing at least 10 wt. % of an aminocarboxylate chelant and at least 10 wt. % of water and said water-soluble surfactant being selected from aryl sulfonate surfactant, alkyl sulfate surfactant and combinations thereof. The pourable detergent composition offers the advantage that it does not exhibit significant demixing during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Maria Petra J van Deurzen, Robert Jan Moll
  • Fast drying and fast draining rinse aid comprising a mixture of alkoxylated alcohol surfactants
    Patent number: 9453184
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA, INC.
    Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Alkaline cleaner comprising a ternary combination of complexing agents
    Patent number: 9447367
    Abstract: The invention concerns a machine cleaner to clean kitchen appliances, comprising an alkaline system and a complexing component to bind metals or metallic cations, wherein the complexing component comprises a combination of at least one element from each of the following groups of complexing agents or complexing aids: methyl glycine diacetic acid or polyaspartic acid or salts thereof; polyepoxysuccinic acid or salts thereof; and gluconic acid or gluconates. The invention also concerns the use of a combination of different complexing agents or complexing aids in an alkaline machine cleaner as well as the use of a machine cleaner in accordance with the invention to clean kitchen appliances, in particular in the commercial kitchen sector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: BUDICH INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventor: Meinrad Budich
  • Laundry detergent compositions including fermented fruit solutions
    Patent number: 9434913
    Abstract: Described herein are laundry detergent compositions comprising fermented fruit solutions and natural based surfactants, methods for making the same, and methods for using the same. The fermented fruit solutions can contain fruit, sugar and water. The natural based surfactant can be selected from the group consisting of sodium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, alkyl polyglycoside, and mixtures thereof. The laundry detergent compositions can be used to clean articles, launder articles, and clean stains from articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: EQUATOR GLOBAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Nelson Wainman, Sirilak Narongtanupone, Sungworn Sangsri
  • Cleaning compositions including fermented fruit solutions and one or more builders
    Patent number: 9434914
    Abstract: Described herein are cleaning compositions comprising fermented fruit solutions and builders, methods for making the same, and methods for using the same. The fermented fruit solutions can contain fruit, sugar and water. The builder can be selected from the group consisting of a non-phosphate builder, such as sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate, boric acid and mixtures thereof. The cleaning compositions can be used to clean articles, launder articles, clean stains from articles, and clean surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: EQUATOR GLOBAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Nelson Wainman, Sirilak Narongtanupone, Sungworn Sangsri
  • Softening compositions including fermented fruit solutions and methods for making and using the same
    Patent number: 9434912
    Abstract: Described herein are softening compositions comprising fermented fruit solutions and softening agents, methods for making the same, and methods for using the same. The fermented fruit solutions can contain fruit, sugar and water. The softening agent can be selected from the group consisting of soy lecithin, oleic acid, glycerol, and mixtures thereof. The softening compositions can be used to soften article(s) (e.g., using as a fabric softener).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: EQUATOR GLOBAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Nelson Wainman, Sirilak Narongtanupone, Rosalin Dokphut, Areerat Lertamornchaikul, Sungworn Sangsri
  • Oilfield cleaner and corrosion inhibitor comprising a polyamine sulfonic acid salt
    Patent number: 9434911
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are cleaner/corrosion inhibiting compositions useful in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the compositions as cleaners/corrosion inhibitors, particularly in applications relating to the production, transportation, storage, and separation of crude oil and natural gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Michael Bennett, Sebastian Dennis Mancuso
  • Composition for a cleaner and/or freshener comprising vinegar, vanilla extract, and witch hazel
    Patent number: 9422511
    Abstract: A novel composition useful as a cleaner and/or freshener is provided comprising dilute acetic acid, pure vanilla extract, and optionally a natural scent component. A method of cleaning using the composition and a method of freshening using the composition is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Captain and Malinker Incorporated
    Inventor: Margaret Mary McKeown
  • Composition for and method of suppressing titanium nitride corrosion
    Patent number: 9416338
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions and processes for cleaning residue from a microelectronic device having said residue thereon. The composition comprises at least one amine, at least one oxidizing agent, water, and at least one borate species and achieves highly efficacious cleaning of the residue material, including post-ash residue, post-etch residue, post-CMP residue, particles, organic contaminants, metal ion contaminants, and combinations thereof from the microelectronic device while simultaneously not damaging the titanium nitride layers and low-k dielectric materials also present on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignees: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC., INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Emanuel I. Cooper, George Gabriel Totir, Makonnen Payne
  • Acidic viscoelastic surfactant based cleaning compositions
    Patent number: 9410112
    Abstract: Acidic viscoelastic cleaning compositions are disclosed which use non polymer thickening agents. According to the invention, cleaning compositions have been developed using viscoelastic surfactants in acidic cleaning formulations. These provide the dual benefit of thickening as well as an additional cleaning, thereby improving performance. Applicants have also identified several pseudo linking agents which when, used with viscoelastic surfactants provide enhanced viscoelasticity and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Michael Charles DeNoma, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Susan Maloney Viall
  • High moisturizing cleansing composition containing a lamellar phase
    Patent number: 9399007
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamellar structure which stabilizes oil and to a cleansing composition comprising the lamellar structure. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lamellar structure, which stabilizes oil to be used in a cleansing composition so that high-content oil is converted to a lamellar phase and contained in a composition. The present invention also relates to a cleansing composition which comprises the lamellar structure which enables the composition to contain high-content oil in a stable manner and to thus provide superior moisturizing ability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Amorepacific Corporation
    Inventors: Chang Jo Jung, Dae Kyeong Kim, John Hwan Lee, Wang Gi Kim