Patents by Inventor Lafayette D. Foland

Lafayette D. Foland has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9120999
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Arun Agarwal, David E. Dabney, Gregory P. Dado, Lafayette D. Foland, Shuman Mitra, Jacqueline M. Pytel, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Michael R. Terry, Kenneth L. Vieira
  • Patent number: 9074166
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Arun Agarwal, David E. Dabney, Gregory P. Dado, Lafayette D. Foland, Shuman Mitra, Jacqueline M. Pytel, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Michael R. Terry, Kenneth L. Vieira
  • Patent number: 9074165
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Arun Agarwal, David E. Dabney, Gregory P. Dado, Lafayette D. Foland, Shuman Mitra, Jacqueline M. Pytel, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Michael R. Terry, Kenneth L. Vieira
  • Publication number: 20150184114
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, ARUN AGARWAL, DAVID E. DABNEY, GREGORY P. DADO, LAFAYETTE D. FOLAND, SHUMAN MITRA, JACQUELINE M. PYTEL, WILLIAM L. SMITH, ERIKA SZEKERES, MICHAEL R. TERRY, KENNETH L. VIEIRA
  • Publication number: 20150184113
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANY
    Inventors: DAVID R. SCHEUING, ARUN AGARWAL, DAVID E. DABNEY, GREGORY P. DADO, LAFAYETTE D. FOLAND, SHUMAN MITRA, JACQUELINE M. PYTEL, WILLIAM L. SMITH, ERIKA SZEKERES, MICHAEL R. TERRY, KENNETH L. VIEIRA
  • Publication number: 20150133360
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Arun Agarwal, David E. Dabney, Gregory P. Dado, Lafayette D. Foland, Shuman Mitra, Jacqueline M. Pytel, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Michael R. Terry, Kenneth L. Vieira
  • Publication number: 20150133361
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Arun Agarwal, David E. Dabney, Gregory P. Dado, Lafayette D. Foland, Shuman Mitra, Jacqueline M. Pytel, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Michael R. Terry, Kenneth L. Vieira
  • Patent number: 9018153
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions including a hypohalite or hypochlorous acid and a soluble salt of 2,4,6 mesitylene sulfonate. The compositions may include a surfactant, a buffer, or combinations thereof. Other adjuvants may also be present. Such compositions do not require the inclusion of high concentrations of sodium hydroxide or other soluble hydroxide salts to drastically increase pH (and thus stability), although such hydroxides may be present if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: David R. Scheuing, Arun Agarwal, David E. Dabney, Gregory P. Dado, Lafayette D. Foland, Shuman Mitra, Jacqueline M. Pytel, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Michael R. Terry, Kenneth L. Vieira
  • Patent number: 7612029
    Abstract: A substrate comprising a nonwoven layer containing an ionically crosslinked polymer can be used to control the release of active ingredients. The substrate can be a melamine foam and contain a surfactant and an alginate polymer crosslinked with calcium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Lafayette D. Foland, Mimi Y. Lee, David Lestage, Sara Morales
  • Publication number: 20090165228
    Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Maha El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Shona L. Nelson, Cheryl Rodriguez, David R. Scheuing
  • Publication number: 20090148342
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to compositions and method of producing diluted hypohalous acid and hypohalous acid vapor. These compositions can be used to treat allergen containing surfaces, hard surfaces, food contact surfaces, hospital surfaces, food surfaces, kitchen surfaces, bathroom surfaces, human surfaces, animal surfaces, children's items, outdoor surfaces, soft surfaces, and medical instruments. These compositions can be converted to solid particulate or granular compositions. These compositions can be put into a variety of containers which preserve the stability. These compositions can be used to treat allergens and molds and as part of a mold detection system. These compositions can be dispersed into the air to enable microbiological control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Steven E. Bromberg, Bruce K. Bitowft, Elizabeth Crane, Maha El-Sayed, Daniel A. Huitt, Andreas Nguyen, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Doris S. Shieh, William L. Smith, Julie Timberman, Aram Garabedian, Lachelle Arnt, Elias A. Shaheen, Steven Bromberg, Vicki Friedman, Jennifer Fung, Jennifer C. Julian, Kenneth Vieira, Julie Wiesman, Timothy Kennedy, Chih Chiang, Kenneth L. Vieira, Maria G. Ochomogo, Scott Cumberland, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Diane Mellett, Nikhil Dani, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Jorge Robles, Elias A. Shaheen
  • Patent number: 7470652
    Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Shona L. Nelson, Cheryl Rodriquez, David R. Scheuing
  • Patent number: 7446082
    Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Shona L. Nelson, Cheryl Rodriguez, David R. Scheuing
  • Publication number: 20080202556
    Abstract: A pump dispenser has a large ergonomic actuator designed to ergonomically deliver a composition to a substrate in the consumer's hand without the consumer having to pick up the pump dispenser. The ergonomic design allows the composition to be delivered in a proper aspect ratio to the substrate. The composition can be delivered in such a way that the composition is not aerosolized into the air or delivered to an unintended surface. The method of delivery can be made intuitive to the consumer by providing an actuator skirt that suggests the pumping mechanism or by providing a depiction of a hand or substrate over the pump dispenser. The pump dispenser is also useful for compositions or substrates that are not stable together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Nicholas L. Pivonka, Lafayette D. Foland, Daniel Aaron Huitt, Laura Itzkowitz, Tami O'Connell, Ricardo Ruiz de Gopegui, Jodi Lynn Russell, Agnete Enga, John Kiechel, Nasahn Sheppard
  • Publication number: 20080115302
    Abstract: A cleaning tool with a handle having a manual release device actuator and a removable cleaning head having a cleaning substrate can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning substrate can have a fitment for attachment to the handle. The cleaning substrate can be impregnated with a cleaning composition having a solid inorganic acid, such as sulfamic acid. The cleaning substrate can be water-soluble or water-dispersible. Examples of suitable cleaning tools include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Douglas J. Minkler, Russell E. Bell, Lafayette D. Foland, Sara Morales
  • Patent number: 6235218
    Abstract: A process is provided for the preparation of a compound having the structure of Formula I The process includes reacting a heterocyclic amine with a monoaldehyde or a dialdehyde in a pH range of from about 8 to 14 and then quaternizing the so-reacted heterocyclic amine with an alkylating agent at a pH of not less than about 2. The use of pH control substantially prevents formation of an undesirable protonated reaction intermediate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Ulrich Annen, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Kevin A. Klotter, Josef Müller, Michael Müller, Klaus Mundinger, Martin A. Phillippi, Alfred Ruland, Wolfgang Schäfer, Gregor Schürmann, Rudi Widder, Alfred G. Zielske
  • Patent number: 6046150
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid cleaning or bleaching compositions containing compounds having the structure of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a saturated ring formed by five atoms in addition to the N.sub.1 atom, the five saturated ring atoms being four carbon atoms and a heteroatom, the substituent R.sub.1 bound to the N.sub.1 atom of the Formula I structure including either (a) a C.sub.1-24 alkyl or alkoxylated alkyl where the alkoxy is C.sub.2-4, (b) a C.sub.4-24 cycloalkyl, (c) a C.sub.7-24 alkaryl, (d) a repeating or nonrepeating alkoxy or alkoxylated alcohol, where the alkoxy unit is C.sub.2-4, or (e) --CR.sub.2 R.sub.3 CN where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each H, a C.sub.1-24 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or alkaryl, or a repeating or nonrepeating alkoxyl or alkoxylated alcohol where the alkoxy unit is C.sub.2-4, the R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 substituents are each H, a C.sub.1-24 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or alkaryl, or a repeating or nonrepeating alkoxyl or alkoxylated alcohol where the alkoxy unit is C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Clement K. Choy, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Aram Garabedian, Jr., Kevin A. Klotter, Michael J. Petrin, Martin J. Phillippi, William L. Smith
  • Patent number: 6010994
    Abstract: The invention provides liquid cleaning or bleaching compositions containing compounds having the structure of Formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a saturated ring formed by five atoms in addition to the N.sub.1 atom, the five saturated ring atoms being four carbon atoms and a heteroatom, the substituent R.sub.1 bound to the N.sub.1 atom of the Formula I structure including either (a) a C.sub.1-24 alkyl or alkoxylated alkyl where the alkoxy is C.sub.2-4, (b) a C.sub.4-24 cycloalkyl, (c) a C.sub.7-24 alkaryl, (d) a repeating or nonrepeating alkoxy or alkoxylated alcohol, where the alkoxy unit is C.sub.2-4, or (e) --CR.sub.2 R.sub.3 CN where R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each H, a C.sub.1-24 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or alkaryl, or a repeating or nonrepeating alkoxyl or alkoxylated alcohol where the alkoxy unit is C.sub.2-4, the R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 substituents are each H, a C.sub.1-24 alkyl, cycloalkyl, or alkaryl, or a repeating or nonrepeating alkoxyl or alkoxylated alcohol where the alkoxy unit is C.sub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: Clement K. Choy, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Aram Garabedian, Jr., Kevin A. Klotter, Michael J. Petrin, Martin J. Phillippi, William L. Smith
  • Patent number: 5959104
    Abstract: Bleaching compositions are provided that comprise a nitrile containing compound that has the nitrile bonded to a quaternary nitrogen through a methylene unit (where one or both of the normal hydrogens can be substituted), and two of the quaternary nitrogen bonds are part of a saturated ring. This saturated ring contains from two to eight atoms in addition to the quaternary nitrogen. A source of active oxygen will react with the nitrile for bleaching applications. Particularly preferred nitrile containing compounds are N-alkyl morpholinium acetonitrile salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: James W. Arbogast, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Thomas W. Kaaret, Kevin A. Klotter, Michael J. Petrin, William L. Smith, Alfred G. Zielske
  • Patent number: 5958289
    Abstract: Bleaching compositions are provided that comprise a nitrile containing compound that has the nitrile bonded to a quaternary nitrogen through a methylene unit (where one or both of the normal hydrogens can be substituted), and two of the quaternary nitrogen bonds are part of a saturated ring. This saturated ring contains from two to eight atoms in addition to the quaternary nitrogen. A source of active oxygen will react with the nitrile for bleaching applications. Particularly preferred nitrile containing compounds are N-alkyl morpholinium acetonitrile salts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: The Clorox Company
    Inventors: James W. Arbogast, James E. Deline, Lafayette D. Foland, Thomas W. Kaaret, Kevin A. Klotter, Michael J. Petrin, William L. Smith, Alfred G. Zielske