Patents Examined by P. E. Willis, Jr.
  • Drycleaning detergent solution
    Patent number: 4118344
    Abstract: The detergent action and antiredeposition properties of a drycleaning solvent containing sodium petroleum sulfonate are improved by the addition of a small amount of high molecular weight polyglycol. Perchloroethylene solutions of the anionic detergent and polyglycols of 15,000 and 50,000 molecular weight made from mixed ethylene and propylene oxides are specifically disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventor: Harold D. DeShon
  • Anionic surfactant-containing detergent compositions having soil-release properties
    Patent number: 4116885
    Abstract: Detergent compositions, particularly effective in removing oily soils from hydrophobic fibers, such as polyester, are disclosed, containing specific anionic surface-active agents, polyester soil-release polymers, and which may contain only limited amounts of certain incompatible anionic surface-active agents. The process of laundering fabrics in aqueous solutions of these compositions is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1978
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Donna M. Derstadt, Douglas W. Moeser
  • Bactericidal soap bar
    Patent number: 4115294
    Abstract: Bactericidal soap bar containing in combination a bactericidal compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein each of X.sub.1 and X.sub.3 independently represents a halogen atom which is the same or different and X.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, and a compound of the formula ##STR2## wherein R represents an alkyl or alkenyl group of 8 to 17 carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1978
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Charles Fearnley, Glenda Helen Fordham, Frank Lee
  • Undercoat-applied plastic films
    Patent number: 4113918
    Abstract: This invention provides an undercoat-applied plastic film comprising a plastic film substrate and an undercoat layer on at least one surface of the plastic film substrate, said undercoat layer being formed by treating the film surface with a soluble high molecule compound expressed by the following general formula: ##STR1## AND A SOLVENT OR SWELLING AGENT FOR SAID PLASTIC FILM SUBSTRATE. This undercoat-applied aplastic film has an excellent antistatic property on the treated surface and exhibits a good adherence to a material to be applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: Konishiroku Photo Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Motoo Kogure, Mamoru Komiya, Masaharu Oishi, Masaru Kanbe
  • Particulate composition of sodium alpha olefin sulfonate and sodium silicate
    Patent number: 4111853
    Abstract: A surfactant composition adapted for use as an intermediate for particulate synthetic detergent formulations. The composition comprises sodium alpha olefin sulfonate and sodium silicate. Such compositions are in a homogeneous, storage stable, free-flowing, particulate form, and characteristically are only slightly hygroscopic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: Stepan Chemical Company
    Inventors: Andrew Shultz, F. Quinn Stepan
  • Synergistic microbicidal composition
    Patent number: 4111844
    Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions consisting of a halogenated o-hydroxydiphenyl ether and an anionic surfactant in a mixture ratio of 1:2 to 1:30 and optionally a solvent as well as a method of controlling microorganisms an organic and inorganic materials by treating said materials with the above mentioned compositions are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: Ciba-Geigy Corporation
    Inventors: Rudolf Polony, Adolf Rauchle, Fritz Heizler
  • Liquid enzyme containing detergent composition
    Patent number: 4111855
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to liquid homogeneous substantially unbuilt enzyme containing detergent compositions. These liquid compositions contain a major amount of a surfactant mixture comprising an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant and a synthetic anionic surfactant, a low level of a polyacid, free calcium ions, a proteolytic enzyme and a liquid carrier. The liquid compositions of this invention are from a performance standpoint comparable to granular built heavy duty detergent compositions. In respect to the comparable known liquid detergent state of the art, the compositions herein are capable of providing superior cleaning performance and excellent storage stability, particularly as regards the enzymatic activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Christian Roland Barrat, Jose Luis Arnau, Jean Wevers
  • Liquid detergent composition
    Patent number: 4110262
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid, concentrated, homogeneous, stable, heavy duty detergent compositions. Such compositions contain a polyethoxylated nonionic detergent compound, a minor amount of a polyacid having at least one pK value of at least 5.0, and a liquid carrier, whereby the pH of the liquid composition has a pH in the range between 6.0 and 7.5. The compositions can also contain mixtures of polyethoxylated nonionic detergent compounds, additional amounts of synthetic, anionic detergent compounds, minor amounts of brighteners, suds-regulating and pH-regulating agents, perfumes, dyes and other usual liquid detergent compound additives. Such compositions show enhanced cleaning performance, particularly on bleach-sensitive stains, and have excelled stability on storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1978
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jose L. Arnau, Christian R. Barrat, Jean Wevers
  • Detergent composition
    Patent number: 4107067
    Abstract: Detergent compositions are provided in the form of inversed emulsions, wherein the continuous phase comprises a highly concentrated detersive surfactant and wherein the disperse phase comprises a highly concentrated electrolyte, preferably a detergency builder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Alan Pearce Murphy, John Rene Paris
  • Composition and method treating soft contact lenses at elevated temperatures
    Patent number: 4104187
    Abstract: Method and compositions are provided for elevated temperature disinfection of soft contact lenses. The lenses are heated at a temperature and for a time sufficient to provide disinfection in an aqueous stabilized saline solution having a small amount of a non-eye-irritating neutral surfactant. Particularly effective are N-hydroxyalkylated fatty acid amides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1978
    Assignee: Barnes-Hind Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Murray J. Sibley, Gordon H. K. Yung, Petronio D. Urrea
  • Non-aqueous detergent composition
    Patent number: 4102824
    Abstract: A dry cleaning composition comprising from 5 to 50 percent by weight of dialkyl (C.sub.2 to C.sub.4) alkanol (C.sub.2 or C.sub.3) amine salt of linear alkyl (C.sub.10 to C.sub.16) benzenesulfonic acid, from 30 to 60 percent by weight of other surfactant useful for dry cleaning and the balance is essentially an organic solvent for dry cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1978
    Assignee: Kao Soap Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Mizutani, Masaru Tamura, Katsumi Saegusa
  • Light duty liquid detergent
    Patent number: 4101456
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of cleaning articles of glass or having glazed surfaces (including vitreous enamel) and to detergent compositions which are particularly suitable for use in cleaning such articles. Examples of such detergent compositions are hand dishwashing liquids and powders, machine dishwashing detergents and rinse aids, window cleaning compositions and all purpose cleansers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Jean Renaud, Gilles Noiriel, Georges Chazard
  • Cleaner for hydrophilic metal surfaces of lithographic duplicators
    Patent number: 4100096
    Abstract: Hydrophilic surfaces on lithographic duplicators are cleaned by light rubbing with a liquid composition comprising levigated alumina of small particle size, a surfactant, an aluminum salt and an acidifying agent all dispersed in water. The surface is then rinsed with water to remove the cleaning composition, and is found to be in an ink-free moisture receptive condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1978
    Assignee: Addressograph Multigraph Corp.
    Inventor: Jack C. Rubin
  • Mold and mildew removal composition and method of manufacture
    Patent number: 4097395
    Abstract: A concentrate for producing a reactive mixture which mold and mildew cannot tolerate and which removes mold and mildew from a surface without scrubbing. The primary active ingredients of the concentrate consist essentially of acetic acid, sodium metasilicate, sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium alkyl benzene sulfonate, and sodium-o-phenylphenolate. A surfactant such as polyethoxylated nonyl phenol can be included to increase the solubility of the phenolate in aqueous solution.An improved method of preparing the concentrate in a manner to prevent formation of silica gel includes adding the acetic acid last, and a three stage mixing procedure. The mold and mildew is removed by mixing the concentrate with water and bleach, and thereafter spraying the mixture onto an area to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Assignee: Chempro Corporation
    Inventors: Dan E. Posey, Benjamin Mosier
  • Low sudsing detergent compositions
    Patent number: 4088598
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel suds-depressants and to detergent compositions containing them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Michael K. Williams
  • Foam cleaning composition
    Patent number: 4087387
    Abstract: A mild aqueous liquid foam cleaning composition, specially adapted for cleaning the interiors of cars, train-wagons, ships, aircraft and buildings, is provided comprising a specific combination of surface-active agents, solubilizers, and an organic builder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1978
    Assignee: Lever Brothers Company
    Inventors: Albert Willems, Wilhelmus Gerardus Galesloot
  • Glass cleaning formulation
    Patent number: 4086178
    Abstract: A glass cleaning formulation comprises a mixture of the sodium salts of sulphated alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols which are anionic in classification, citric acid and a fluorinated hydrocarbon surface active agent blended in an alcoholic base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Motors Limited
    Inventor: David Richard William Walker
  • Foam type coating remover
    Patent number: 4085059
    Abstract: A coating remover comprised of a substantially uniform mixture of about 5 to 35 percent by weight of N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and the balance comprised of a water-base carrier containing about 10 to 35 percent by weight organic surfactants therein so that when such liquid mixture is admixed with a gas, a substantially non-flammable, non-toxic, biodegradable and easily dispensible foam results which is characterized by a very high persistency and a very low volatility. This foam-type coating remover is useful for removing various paints, lacquers and other coatings or finishes, such as based on polyamide epoxy, cellulosic, vinyl or acrylic resins from various surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corporation
    Inventors: Oliver Dale Smith, Gerald M. Goldberg
  • Sequestering compositions
    Patent number: 4085060
    Abstract: Sequestering compositions are described which utilize two water dispersible polymers, the first having pendant carboxy groups and the second containing hydroxy, amino or imino groups within the polymer. The compositions sequester various metals, are inexpensive to prepare and are easily handled and recovered. A representative embodiment is a mixture of polyacrylic acid and polythyleneimine. Additional chelating agents can be present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1978
    Inventor: Neiko I. Vassileff
  • Process for making granular detergent composition
    Patent number: 4083813
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of spray-dried granular detergent compositions containing an ethoxylated nonionic surfactant and a zwitterionic surfactant, wherein the degradation of the zwitterionic surfactant during processing is minimized, is disclosed. In the process, the nonionic and zwitterionic components are intimately mixed, in the absence of alkaline components, prior to their addition to an aqueous alkaline crutcher mix, which is formed into detergent granules by spray-drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1978
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Rodney Mahlon Wise, Donna M. Derstadt