Abstract: A multi-compartment water-soluble capsule thermoformed from two sheets of water-soluble film, the capsule comprising a least two compartments with a different part of a detergent composition in each compartment, the two sheets of film being sealed together to form seal areas around each compartment, all the seal areas lying substantially in a first plane; —the capsule having at least one larger volume outer compartment and at least one smaller volume inner compartment generally enclosed in the first plane by the outer compartment(s), the outer compartment(s) being separated from the inner compartment(s) by a continuous partition seal area which is substantially rectangular and lies in the first plane, —the outer compartment(s) having a generally rectangular outer perimeter with rounded corners and a substantially uniform cross-section taken along a plane perpendicular to the first plane and perpendicular to the inner seal separating the inner and outer compartments.
Abstract: A solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition including: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % hueing agent particle comprising: (i) from 2 wt % to 10 wt % hueing agent; and (ii) from 60 wt % to 98 wt % clay; and (b) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % ethoxylated alkyl sulphate particle including: (i) from 40 wt % to 60 wt % partially ethoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic detersive surfactant; (ii) from 20 wt % to 50 wt % salt; and (iii) from 10 wt % to 30 wt % silica.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 2016
Date of Patent:
August 21, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Andre Chieffi, Jill Robyn Dorgan, Anthony McMeekin, Alan Thomas Brooker, Carly Pickering, Paul Anthony Gould, William Alexander Caufield, Laura Judith Smalley, Michael Richard Irvine
Abstract: A method for delivering one or more active agents to mammalian hair using a nonwoven web of filaments containing one or more hair care active agents that are releasable from the filaments is provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 4, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 14, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Robert Wayne Glenn, Jr., Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik, Mark Ryan Richards, Stephen Wayne Heinzman, Michael David James, Geoffrey William Reynolds, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebrahimpour, Frank William Denome, Stephen Joseph Hodson
Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-compartment water soluble laundry detergent capsule formed from water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol film and a method of preparing a component of the capsule wherein the capsule comprises: i) a first compartment for holding solid material comprising HEDP sequestrant or a salt thereof; and ii) a second compartment for holding liquid material comprising an aqueous liquid laundry detergent comprising: surfactant, enzymes and hydrotrope wherein: a) the HEDP is present in the capsule in the form of loose packed granules and comprises at least 25% by weight of the solid material in the first compartment; and b) wherein the HEDP further comprises 1.5% by weight or less of fines particles with a particle of less than 180 microns and 3.0% by weight or less of fines particles with a particle size of less than 355 microns.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 17, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2018
Assignee:
Conopco, Inc.
Inventors:
Rajat Arora, Mark John Henry, Kerry Elizabeth Hodkinson
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making multilayer core/shell microcapsules for delivery of active agents such as fragrance components of perfume oils. The method includes forming an outer shell by coacervation surrounding an internal phase which contains the active agent; and forming an inner shell by interfacial polymerization at the interface between the internal phase and the outer shell. The internal phase contains the active agent. The microcapsules are typically incorporated in a consumer product wherein the multilayer shell prevents the active agent from release until desired, generally during use of the consumer product.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 23, 2013
Date of Patent:
July 31, 2018
Assignee:
Firmenich SA
Inventors:
Grégory Dardelle, Marlène Jacquemond, Philipp Erni
Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 2016
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2018
Assignee:
Ecolab USA Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Leafblad
Abstract: A solid rinse aid composition and methods of making and using the same are described. Applicants have surprisingly found that the crystal modifier sodium xylene sulfonate (short chain alkyl benzene or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates) at higher percentage can act as a solidification agent. The solid rinse aid composition generally includes a short chain alkyl benzene or alkyl naphthalene sulfonates solidification agent and an effective amount of a surfactant which can include a sheeting agent component, defoamer component and/or association disruption agent. The solid rinse aid composition may be phosphate-free, aminocarboxylate-free, and GRAS if desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2015
Date of Patent:
June 19, 2018
Assignee:
Ecolab USA Inc.
Inventors:
Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Melissa Hunter
Abstract: The invention relates to a non-corrosive degreasing concentrate and ready to use formulation. In particular, non-corrosive compositions capable of removing polymerized grease as effectively as some alkali metal hydroxide (i.e. caustic) based degreasers without requiring the use of personal protective equipment are disclosed.
Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions effective for reducing hard water scale and accumulation on hard surfaces, namely within food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications are disclosed. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers, surfactants and/or oxidizers, providing alkaline compositions having a pH between about 10 and 13.5.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 24, 2014
Date of Patent:
June 12, 2018
Assignee:
ECOLAB USA INC.
Inventors:
Carter M. Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michel M. Lawrence, Richard D. Johnson, Steven J. Lange
Abstract: Water soluble unit dose article comprising detergent or cleaning composition, a water-soluble film surrounding the composition and a particle comprising an aversive agent coated onto the outer surface of the water soluble film, and a process for making the water soluble unit dose article.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 31, 2016
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Miguel Brandt-Sanz, Florence Catherine Courchay, David Xavante Cumming, Regine Labeque, Philip Frank Souter
Abstract: This disclosure relates to powdered automatic dishwashing detergents. More particularly, this disclosure relates to powdered automatic dishwashing detergent packets with superior environmental and human safety as well as superior cleaning efficacy and stability.
Abstract: A solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % hueing agent particle comprising: (i) from 2 wt % to 10 wt % hueing agent, wherein the hueing agent has the following structure: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from H; alkyl; alkoxy; alkyleneoxy; alkyl capped alkyleneoxy; urea; and amido; R3 is a substituted aryl group; X is a substituted group comprising sulfonamide moiety; and (ii) from 60 wt % to 98 wt % clay; and (b) from 35 wt % to 80 wt % spray-dried particle comprising: (a) from 8 wt % to 24 wt % alkyl benzene sulphonate anionic detersive surfactant; (b) from 5w % to 18 wt % silicate salt; (c) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % sodium carbonate; and (d) from 0 wt % to 5 wt % carboxylate polymer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 1, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Adam Porter, Andre Chieffi, Jill Robyn Dorgan, Anthony McMeekin, Paul Anthony Gould, William Alexander Caufield
Abstract: A solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition including: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % polymer particle comprising: (i) from 70 wt % to 90 wt % co-polymer and (ii) from 10 wt % to 30 wt % salt; and (b) from 35 wt % to 80 wt % spray-dried particle including: (i) from 8 wt % to 24 wt % alkyl benzene sulphonate anionic detersive surfactant; (ii) from 5 w % to 18 wt % silicate salt; (iii) from 0 wt % to 10 wt % sodium carbonate; and (iv) from 0 wt % to 5 wt % carboxylate polymer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 1, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Adam Porter, Andre Chieffi, Jill Robyn Dorgan, Anthony McMeekin, Paul Anthony Gould
Abstract: A solid free-flowing particulate laundry detergent composition comprising: (a) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt % hueing agent particle comprising: (i) from 2 wt % to 10 wt % hueing agent, wherein the hueing agent has the following structure: wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of: H; alkyl; alkoxy; alkyleneoxy; alkyl capped alkyleneoxy; urea; and amido; R3 is a substituted aryl group; X is a substituted group comprising sulfonamide moiety, and wherein the substituent group comprises at least one alkyleneoxy chain that comprises an average molar distribution of at least four alkyleneoxy moieties; and (ii) from 60 wt % to 98 wt % clay; and (b) from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % ethoxylated alkyl sulphate particle including: (i) from 40 wt % to 60 wt % partially ethoxylated alkyl sulphate anionic detersive surfactant; (ii) from 20 wt % to 50 wt % salt; and (iii) from 10 wt % to 30 wt % silica.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2016
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Andre Chieffi, Jill Robyn Dorgan, Anthony McMeekin, Alan Thomas Brooker, Carly Pickering, Paul Anthony Gould, William Alexander Caufield
Abstract: Liquid laundry detergent compositions containing a microcapsule with a cationically charged coating and a fluorescent brightener with a distyrylbiphenyl unit, preferably Fluorescent Brightener-49, are provided. The compositions provide improved delivery efficiency of microcapsules and brightening of fabric while minimizing phase stability issues.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 10, 2015
Date of Patent:
April 24, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Xiaoyan Liu, Amaranta Ramirez-Almaraz, Li Lv, Xu Huang
Abstract: A process for recycling a multi-compartment water-soluble pouch including a phosphate-free bleach-containing cleaning composition and an enveloping material. The pouch includes at least two compartments. A first compartment includes a solid composition and a second compartment includes a liquid composition. The process includes the steps of: a) releasing the compositions from their respective compartments by preferably cutting open the enveloping material; b) mixing the compositions; c) adding a moisture sink to the mixture; and d) optionally drying the mixture.
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing polythiophene star copolymer capable of being self-doped by an external stimulus, which includes the steps of: forming a polythiophene macroinitiator made by introducing a living radical polymerizable functional group into an end of polythiophene or a derivative thereof; forming through living radical polymerization a polymer macroinitiator for providing by an external stimulus at least a dopant selected from the group consisting of sulfonic acid radical, carboxylic acid radical and phosphoric acid radical; and polymerizing the polythiophene macroinitiator added with the polymer macroinitiator and at least one kind of divinyl monomer to produce the polythiophene star copolymer. The polythiophene star copolymer capable of being self-doped by an external stimulus according to the present invention is a self-doped material to stably increase conductivity, and can be used as a material for a conductive film.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 6, 2018
Assignee:
KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Inventors:
Kyung Youl Baek, Seung Sang Hwang, Soon Man Hong, Min Jae Ko, Yun Jae Lee, Hyun Ji Kim, Hyeon Yeol Jeon, Chong Min Koo
Abstract: A compliant personal care composition can include a granular personal care composition, including i) from about 20% to about 80%, by weight of the composition, of a surfactant; and ii) from about 3% to about 40%, by weight of the composition, a water insoluble hygroscopic fiber, fine, or filament; wherein the composition is granular before a first simulated use and has a compliance value of about 0.01 kg/mm to about 1.5 kg/mm after 2 simulated uses. The composition may also be at least partially surrounded by a substrate and in the form of an article.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 26, 2014
Date of Patent:
March 6, 2018
Assignee:
The Procter & Gamble Company
Inventors:
Shawn David McConaughy, Edward Dewey Smith, III, Dale Gary Kavalew
Abstract: A miscible solvent system and method for making same having a composition between about 10 to about 90 weight percent PCBTF and between about 10 to about 90 weight percent fluorinated solvent. The miscible solvent system may be combined with boron nitride powder to create a bulk paint system. Further the miscible solvent system may be combined with a propellant to create an aerosol system. The miscible solvent system, bulk paint system, and aerosol system may be nonflammable or flammable and contain VOCs or be VOC free.