Patents by Inventor Thomas Holderbaum
Thomas Holderbaum 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).
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Patent number: 12077734Abstract: The invention relates to a method, including: a) producing a melt from sodium acetate trihydrate; b) possibly adding further optional contents; c) possibly adding at least one aesthetic element; d) feeding the melt to a drop former having a rotating, perforated outer drum; e) discharging drops of the melt onto a steel strip by way of the drop former, wherein the mixture output from the drop former has a weight ratio of water to sodium acetate of 0.63 or more. The invention further relates to melting bodies producible by this method.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Danilo Panzica, Thomas Holderbaum, Peter Schmiedel
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Patent number: 11760960Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one water-miscible organic solvent, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
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Patent number: 11732224Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
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Publication number: 20220251484Abstract: Cleaning agent shaped bodies having a bearing surface and a dome surface adjoining the bearing surface, the ratio of the maximum diameter of the bearing surface to the maximum diameter of a cross-sectional area of the dome surface parallel to the bearing surface being 1:20 to 4:5. The invention also relates to the use of these bodies and to a method using these cleaning agent shaped bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Sabine Schuemann, Thomas Holderbaum, Daniel Menham
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Patent number: 11274269Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier from the group of heteroglycans. The carrier material being a water-containing salt (hydrate) of which the water vapor partial pressure, at a specific temperature in the range of from 30 to 100° C., corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own water of crystallization. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for preparing the solid composition and to a washing or cleaning agent containing the solid composition. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the use of such a washing or cleaning agent for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces and corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using such a washing or cleaning agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Tobias Segler, Thomas Holderbaum, Michael Voelker, Hans-Joachim Schmidt
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Patent number: 11155771Abstract: A continuous method for preparing a liquid washing or cleaning agent which includes at least one surfactant and at least one dye. In this case, the dye solution used in the method according to the invention is free of preservatives. The present invention also relates to washing or cleaning agents which are obtained by way of the method according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Matthias Sunder, Uwe Trebbe, Stefan Hammelstein, Volker Blank, Thomas Holderbaum, Alexander Tollkoetter, Niklas Siepler, Gerd Boesemann
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Publication number: 20210214657Abstract: The invention relates to a solid toilet block having at least a first composition and a second composition obtained by a non-concentric coextrusion step, and to a method for producing such a toilet block and to a device having such a toilet block.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Tobias Segler, Tatiana Schymitzek
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Patent number: 11001788Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous method for producing perfume-containing melting bodies which include at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer having a melting point>30° C. to 250° C. and at least one aromatic substance. The method contains the following steps: continuous supply, optionally continuous production and supply, of a melt having the at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer; continuous addition of the at least one aromatic substance to the melt-having the at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer; mixing the melt having the at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer and the at least one aromatic substance; and cooling the mixture in order to produce perfume-containing melting bodies. Also disclosed is perfume-containing melting bodies produced in this way.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Thomas Holderbaum
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Publication number: 20210130747Abstract: A method for producing dimensionally stable, fragrance-containing shaped bodies based on hydrocolloids. The present invention is also directed to the shaped bodies produced using this method, to the use of these bodies, and to a washing or cleaning agent which contains these bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Mireia Subinya, Ines Baranski, Peter Schmiedel, Michael Dreja, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr, Paulina Koehler
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Publication number: 20210130748Abstract: The invention relates to a method, including: a) producing a melt from sodium acetate trihydrate; b) possibly adding further optional contents; c) possibly adding at least one aesthetic element; d) feeding the melt to a drop former having a rotating, perforated outer drum; e) discharging drops of the melt onto a steel strip by way of the drop former, wherein the mixture output from the drop former has a weight ratio of water to sodium acetate of 0.63 or more. The invention further relates to melting bodies producible by this method.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Danilo Panzica, Thomas Holderbaum, Peter Schmiedel
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Publication number: 20200325421Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier from the group of heteroglycans. The carrier material being a water-containing salt (hydrate) of which the water vapor partial pressure, at a specific temperature in the range of from 30 to 100° C., corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own water of crystallization. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods for preparing the solid composition and to a washing or cleaning agent containing the solid composition. Moreover, the present invention also relates to the use of such a washing or cleaning agent for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces and corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using such a washing or cleaning agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Tobias Segler, Thomas Holderbaum, Michael Voelker, Hans-Joachim Schmidt
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Publication number: 20200255769Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one water-miscible organic solvent, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
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Publication number: 20200255776Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
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Publication number: 20200248110Abstract: A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material and at least one fragrance, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapour partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The composition is characterized in that it has a distinctly improved water solubility compared to known polyethylene glycol-based compositions. The invention further relates to methods for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Bernd Richter, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr, Mireia Subinya
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Publication number: 20200148977Abstract: A continuous method for preparing a liquid washing or cleaning agent which includes at least one surfactant and at least one dye. In this case, the dye solution used in the method according to the invention is free of preservatives. The present invention also relates to washing or cleaning agents which are obtained by way of the method according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Matthias Sunder, Uwe Trebbe, Stefan Hammelstein, Volker Blank, Thomas Holderbaum, Alexander Tollkoetter, Niklas Siepler, Gerd Boesemann
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Publication number: 20190218480Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous method for producing perfume-containing melting bodies which include at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer having a melting point>30° C. to 250° C. and at least one aromatic substance. The method contains the following steps: continuous supply, optionally continuous production and supply, of a melt having the at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer; continuous addition of the at least one aromatic substance to the melt-having the at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer; mixing the melt having the at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible carrier polymer and the at least one aromatic substance; and cooling the mixture in order to produce perfume-containing melting bodies. Also disclosed is perfume-containing melting bodies produced in this way.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventor: Thomas Holderbaum
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Publication number: 20190119608Abstract: A solid, particulate composition including at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one bittern, the carrier material being an aqueous salt (hydrate) of which the water vapor partial pressure at a particular temperature in the range of from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of the salt such that the salt melts in the water of crystallization thereof at the temperature. In addition, the invention relates to methods for preparing the solid composition and to a washing or cleaning agent that contains the solid composition. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning agent of this kind for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces and to corresponding methods for cleaning textiles or hard surfaces by using a washing or cleaning agent of this kind.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Ann-Kathrin Sonnenschein, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
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Patent number: 10030213Abstract: The invention relates to a thickening concentrate for continuously producing a liquid cationic formulation of domestic cleaners or fabric softeners and to a method for continuously producing a liquid cationic formulation of domestic cleaners or fabric softeners, in which method a thickening concentrate according to the invention is used. The invention further relates to a formulation that can be obtained in accordance with the method according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Roland Schaefer, Rainer Diedrich
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Patent number: 9752100Abstract: Phosphate-free dishwasher detergents which contain a builder, bleaching agents, a nonionic surfactant, and also a) a copolymer comprising i) sulfonic acid group-containing monomers, ii) further ionic and/or nonionic monomers, b) methyl glycine diacetic acid. The detergents according to the invention have good cleaning and rinsing results which are comparable to those of phosphate-containing dishwasher detergents or even outdo them.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Arno Dueffels, Thomas Holderbaum
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Publication number: 20160362635Abstract: The invention relates to a thickening concentrate for continuously producing a liquid cationic formulation of domestic cleaners or fabric softeners and to a method for continuously producing a liquid cationic formulation of domestic cleaners or fabric softeners, in which method a thickening concentrate according to the invention is used. The invention further relates to a formulation that can be obtained in accordance with the method according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Roland Schaefer, Rainer Diedrich