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).

  • Patent number: 11760960
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
  • Patent number: 11732224
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
  • Publication number: 20220251484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Sabine Schuemann, Thomas Holderbaum, Daniel Menham
  • Patent number: 11274269
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Tobias Segler, Thomas Holderbaum, Michael Voelker, Hans-Joachim Schmidt
  • Patent number: 11155771
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Matthias Sunder, Uwe Trebbe, Stefan Hammelstein, Volker Blank, Thomas Holderbaum, Alexander Tollkoetter, Niklas Siepler, Gerd Boesemann
  • Publication number: 20210214657
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Tobias Segler, Tatiana Schymitzek
  • Patent number: 11001788
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Thomas Holderbaum
  • Publication number: 20210130747
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Mireia Subinya, Ines Baranski, Peter Schmiedel, Michael Dreja, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr, Paulina Koehler
  • Publication number: 20210130748
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Danilo Panzica, Thomas Holderbaum, Peter Schmiedel
  • Publication number: 20200325421
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Tobias Segler, Thomas Holderbaum, Michael Voelker, Hans-Joachim Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20200255776
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
  • Publication number: 20200255769
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
  • Publication number: 20200248110
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Bernd Richter, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr, Mireia Subinya
  • Publication number: 20200148977
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Matthias Sunder, Uwe Trebbe, Stefan Hammelstein, Volker Blank, Thomas Holderbaum, Alexander Tollkoetter, Niklas Siepler, Gerd Boesemann
  • Publication number: 20190218480
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventor: Thomas Holderbaum
  • Publication number: 20190119608
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Peter Schmiedel, Danilo Panzica, Ann-Kathrin Sonnenschein, Bernd Larson, Thomas Holderbaum, Luca Bellomi, Dieter Nickel, Regina Stehr
  • Patent number: 10030213
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Roland Schaefer, Rainer Diedrich
  • Patent number: 9752100
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Johannes Zipfel, Arnd Kessler, Christian Nitsch, Arno Dueffels, Thomas Holderbaum
  • Publication number: 20160362635
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Roland Schaefer, Rainer Diedrich
  • Patent number: 9090853
    Abstract: A thickened fabric softener includes 1 to 5 wt % textile-softening compound and a selected C16 fatty material as a thickening agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Tatiana Schymitzek, Noelle Wrubbel