Patents Issued in November 9, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170321127
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved system and method for carrying out the petroleum coking process. The improvements provide for recovery of gaseous hydrocarbons from operational units and use of the recovered gaseous hydrocarbons in place of steam during the coking process and during the stripping of volatile compounds from the coke drums.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Dwijen K. BANERJEE, Michael VOLK, Keith WISECARVER, Gilxon Mavarez NAVA
  • Publication number: 20170321128
    Abstract: Methods are provided for enhancing oxidative molecular weight reduction in a hydrocarbon-containing material. For example, some methods include (a) providing a first hydrocarbon-containing material comprising a first hydrocarbon, said first hydrocarbon-containing material having been exposed to irradiation from a beam of particles, the beam of particles imparting one or more functional groups to said first hydrocarbon containing material; and (b) oxidizing the first hydrocarbon-containing material with one or more oxidants in the presence of one or more compounds comprising one or more naturally-occurring, non-radioactive group 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 or 11 elements, the one or more elements participating in a Fenton-type reaction while oxidizing, to produce a second hydrocarbon-containing material comprising a second hydrocarbon, the second hydrocarbon having a molecular weight lower than that of the first hydrocarbon, the functional groups enhancing the effectiveness of the oxidizing reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Marshall Medoff, Thomas Craig Masterman
  • Publication number: 20170321129
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, for removing sulfur compounds from a fuel containing sulfur compounds. The method includes contacting the fuel with an adsorbent that comprises a carbonaceous material doped with nanoparticles of aluminum oxide to reduce the concentrations of the sulfur compounds, the carbonaceous material is at least one selected from the group consisting of activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, and graphene oxide, and the adsorbent has a weight ratio of C to Al in the range from 3:1 to 30:1, and a weight ratio of C to O in the range from 1:1 to 10:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Mazen Mohammad KHALED, Mazen Khaled NAZAL, Muataz Ali ATIEH
  • Publication number: 20170321130
    Abstract: A method for bonding a fluid to a substance includes filling a first pressure vessel with the fluid and pressurizing the first pressure vessel to a first pressure. The fluid is the circulated through an electric arc formed within the first pressure vessel, thereby creating a treated fluid. Within a second pressure vessel, the substance is exposed to a magnetic field, thereby forming a polarized substance. The treated fluid and polarized substance are combined under a second pressure within a third pressure vessel, thereby exposing the treated fluid to the polarized substance at a pressure sufficient to achieve a bond.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: MagneGas Corporation
    Inventor: Ruggero Maria Santilli
  • Publication number: 20170321131
    Abstract: An electro-kinetic agglomerator for resolving crude oil and water emulsions containing charged particles by the application of a direct current voltage potential. The electro-kinetic agglomerator comprises a shaftless auger with a charged conductive rod positioned in the center of the shaftless auger and a charged porous drum surrounding wherein the electro-kinetic agglomerator has a DC voltage gradient such that the charged particles are attracted to the conductive rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ashok Uppal, Babak A. Jajuee, Tarek A. Elsolh, Jason M. McMullan
  • Publication number: 20170321132
    Abstract: The present invention provides a catalytic cracking fractionation and absorption-stabilization system, and energy saving method thereof; the present invention is to arrange a waste heat refrigerator of the main fractionating tower, a waste heat refrigerator of rich gas and a waste heat refrigerator of stabilizer in a catalytic cracking fractionation and absorption-stabilization system so as to utilize low temperature waste heat at the top of a main fractionating tower, rich gas, stable gasoline, intermediate heat exchange flow of an absorber of the system as a refrigerator driving heat source; in order to cool naphtha and circulating gasoline to a low temperature lower than 40° C., control low temperature operations of the absorber and reduce the heat load of a desorber and a stabilizer, and the heat extracted by the refrigerators is cooled by cooling water with a higher temperature so as to reduce the consumption of the cooling water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicants: Tianjin University, Pei-Yang National Distillation Technology Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Hong SUI, Zhen HAN, Xingang LI, Jingyi LI
  • Publication number: 20170321133
    Abstract: A process for treating heavy oil to provide a treated heavy oil having a reduced density and viscosity, as well as an olefin content that does not exceed 1.0 wt. %. The process comprises separating the initial heavy oil into a first fraction, which in general contains lower-boiling components, and a second fraction. The second fraction comprises a heavy oil having a p-value of at least 5% greater than the p-value of the initial heavy oil prior to separating the initial heavy oil into the first fraction and the second fraction, and the second fraction has an aromaticity that is no more than 5% less than the aromaticity of the initial heavy oil prior to separating the initial heavy oil into the first fraction and the second fraction. The second fraction then is upgraded to reduce the density and viscosity of the heavy oil. After the second fraction is upgraded, it is recombined with at least a portion of the first fraction to provide a treated heavy oil having an olefin content that does not exceed 1.0 wt. %.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michel Chornet, Christos Chronopoulos, Soumaine Dehkissia
  • Publication number: 20170321134
    Abstract: In a process for reducing the level of benzene in a refinery gasoline feed containing benzene and at least one C4+ olefin, the feed is contacted with a first alkylation catalyst under conditions effective to react at least part of the C4+ olefin and benzene in the refinery gasoline feed and produce a first effluent containing C10+ hydrocarbons. At least part of the C10+ hydrocarbons is removed from the first effluent to produce a second effluent, which is then contacted with an alkylating agent selected from one or more C2 to C5 olefins in the presence of a second alkylation catalyst to produce a third effluent which has reduced benzene content as compared with the second effluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Shyh-Yuan Henry HWANG, Erik J. MOY
  • Publication number: 20170321135
    Abstract: A system and method for producing Syngas from the CO2 in a gaseous stream, such as an exhaust stream, from a power plant or industrial plant, like a cement kiln, is disclosed. A preferred embodiment includes providing the gaseous stream to pyrolysis reactor along with a carbon source such as coke. The CO2 and carbon are heated to about 1330° C. and at about one atmosphere with reactants such as steam such that a reaction takes place that produces Syngas, carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen (H2). The Syngas is then cleaned and provided to a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactor to produce Ethanol or Bio-catalytic synthesis reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Gary C. Young
  • Publication number: 20170321136
    Abstract: Use of a liquid fuel composition comprising (a) a gasoline base fuel and (b) from 0.5 to 50% v/v of naphtha as a fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, wherein the spark ignition internal combustion engine is comprised within the powertrain of a hybrid electric vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Caroline Nicola ORLEBAR, Glenn John WILSON
  • Publication number: 20170321137
    Abstract: The invention relates to quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts and their use as additives, including their use in fuels, such as diesel fuel. The invention particularly relates to the use of quaternary ammonium amide and/or ester salts as detergents in diesel fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Paul R. Stevenson, James C. Ray, David J. Moreton, James H. Bush
  • Publication number: 20170321138
    Abstract: A water in diesel oil fuel micro-emulsion for internal combustion diesel engines, with a low content of surfactants, a very long shelf-life, a reduced production of pollutants and carbonaceous side-products generated by the combustion and very good engine performance, is described. These emulsions comply with the strict requirements of Italian regulations and are particularly useful as fuels for automotive and heating applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: EME INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Marco Luigi FUMAGALLI
  • Publication number: 20170321139
    Abstract: This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel J. Despen, James A. Mennell, Steve Filips
  • Publication number: 20170321140
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of producing a solid fuel which includes providing a bio-oil and thermally curing the bio-oil to form a carbonaceous solid. The present invention is also directed to a method of producing a solid fuel which includes providing a bio-oil; subjecting the bio-oil to an extraction procedure with an aqueous liquid to produce a concentrated pyrolytic sugar-containing extract and a water insoluble raffinate comprising a lignin-derived phenolic oil; and thermally curing the phenolic oil to form a carbonaceous solid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Robert C. BROWN, Marjorie ROVER, Andrew J. FRIEND, Ryan G. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20170321141
    Abstract: A cylinder lubricating oil composition for a crosshead diesel engine equipped with a scrubber, including: a base oil; and (A) a metallic detergent, wherein the composition has a base number of 15 to 125 mgKOH/g, and a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 10 to 30 mm2/s; and the composition satisfies the requirement (i) or (ii): (i) the composition includes: (B) 0.02 to 5.0 mass % of a demulsifier; (ii) the composition includes, as the component (A), (A1) a Ca phenate detergent; and (A2) a metallic detergent other than Ca phenate; the composition optionally includes (C-1?) 0.015 mass % or less in terms of nitrogen of a succinimide dispersant or a borated derivative thereof; and the Ph value of the formula (1) is 20×10?3 or less: Ph value=CCa×2/(rM×40.08)??(1) wherein CCa represents calcium content (mass %) derived from the component (A1), and rM represents a metal ratio of the component (A1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: JXTG NIPPON OIL & ENERGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shigeki TAKESHIMA
  • Publication number: 20170321142
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of lubrication including a step of lubricating a machine with a lubricating composition, the lubricating composition including 20-100% ionic liquid or of a mixture of several ionic liquids. The ionic liquid or the mixture is selected from at least: an anion A? chosen from sulfonylimides, the substituent(s) of which is (are) independently chosen from a fluoroalkyl, fluoroether, perfluorinated alkyl or perfluoroether group; and a cation C+ including a nitrogen-containing heterocycle or a quaternary ammonium, the substituent(s) of which is (are) independently chosen from: a hydrogen atom or alkyl, alkoxy, fluorinated alkyl, perfluorinated alkyl, alkylsilane, alkyl alcohol, vinyl, alkyl allyl, ether or polyether groups having a linear or branched chain having 1-3 carbon atoms. The deposition start temperature in thin film of the ionic liquid or of the mixture of ionic liquids is at least equal to 330° C. The lubricating composition reduces deposits formed in the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gerard GOUJON, Florence SEVERAC, Djibril FAYE
  • Publication number: 20170321143
    Abstract: The invention relates to a food-grade high-temperature lubricant, more particularly a high-temperature oil and a high-temperature grease, comprising the following components: a) at least one oil selected from a trimellitic ester or a mixture of different trimellitic esters, alkylaromatics, preferably an aliphatically substituted naphthalene, or estolides; b) a hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated polyisobutylene or a mixture of hydrogenated or fully hydrogenated polyisobutylene; and c) additives individually or in combination. In the case of the high-temperature grease, a thickener is added.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Karl Egersdorfer, Thomas Kilthau, Martin Schmid-Amelunxen
  • Publication number: 20170321144
    Abstract: The invention relates to a grease composition having a base oil and a thickener that includes hydrophilic metal oxide particles and one or more esters which contain one or more unsaturated C—C bonds and/or at least one OH group. The hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a BET specific surface area of at least 10 m2/g and at least 80% of the hydrophilic metal oxide particles have a particle size in the range of from 5 nm to 900 ?m. The amount of the thickener is in the range of from 0.1-40% by weight, based on the total weight of the grease composition. The invention further relates to methods for manufacturing the grease compositions, and the use of the grease compositions for lubricating bearings, gears and couplings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Frank Fiddelaers, Eustathios Ioannides
  • Publication number: 20170321145
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and method of operating a boosted internal combustion engine. The lubricating oil composition includes greater than 50 wt. % of a base oil of lubricating viscosity, calcium, nitrogen, molybdenum and boron. The weight ratio of Ca:N (ppm/ppm) in the lubricating oil composition is greater than 1.3 to less than 3.0, the weight ratio of Ca:Mo (ppm/ppm) in the lubricating oil composition is greater than 6.7 to less than 56.3, and the weight ratio of Ca:B (ppm/ppm) in the lubricating oil composition is greater than 5.0 to less than 9.8. The lubricating oil composition does not contain added magnesium from a magnesium-containing detergent. The lubricating oil composition is resistant to deposit formation in the boosted internal combustion engine, as shown by its ability to ensure a TCO Temperature Increase of less than 9.0% as measured using the 2015 version of the General Motors dexos1® Turbocharger Coking Test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kongsheng Yang, Kristin Fletcher, William Y. Lam, Jeremy Styer
  • Publication number: 20170321146
    Abstract: A method for reducing timing chain stretch in an engine comprising a step of lubricating said timing chain with a lubricating oil composition that includes a major amount of a base oil; and a minor amount of an additive package including (a) at least one overbased calcium detergent, (b) at least one borated dispersant, (c) a metal dialkyl dithiophosphate, and (d) at least one molybdenum compound. The lubricating oil composition has a TBN value of at least 7.5 mg KOH/g of the lubricating oil composition, at least 80 ppm of molybdenum, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition, a weight ratio of total calcium in the lubricating oil composition to total molybdenum in the lubricating oil composition of less than 8.4; and a weight ratio of nitrogen from the dispersant in the lubricating composition to total boron in the lubricating oil composition of from 2.6 to 3.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Afton Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Kristin Fletcher, William Y. Lam
  • Publication number: 20170321147
    Abstract: A lubricant composition for improving fuel economy of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine includes a base oil and a friction-reducing compound. The friction reducing compound has the following general formula: wherein R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms, each le is an independently selected hydrocarbon group having 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and n is 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Jeffrey Alan Levine, Si Wu, David E. Chasan, Philippe Rabbat, Ryan J. Fenton, Glenn C. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170321148
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of recovering oil from microorganisms. The methods are useful, for example, in obtaining nutritional oils and/or lipid biofuels. The methods of recovering oil described herein include contacting a population of microorganisms with one or more enzymes under conditions that cause disruption of the microorganisms, concentrating the disrupted microorganisms, and extracting lipids from the disrupted microorganisms at high temperature in the presence of a salt and in the absence of solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Dorothy A. Dennis, Roberto E. Armenta
  • Publication number: 20170321149
    Abstract: One or more techniques are disclosed for a process of preparing stearic acid from animal and/or plant sources may comprise: 1) deodorizing and distilling a fat; 2) concentrating fatty acids of the fat; and 3) hydrogenating the fatty acid to provide stearic acid. The process may include the use of co-products from plant and/or animal sources. The process may also include distilling the stearic acid to provide palmitic acid and/or fully hydrogenated fatty acid. Tallow fatty acid, vegetable fatty acid, stearic acid, and palmitic acid prepared from the process described are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Magnus International Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric E. Lofquist
  • Publication number: 20170321150
    Abstract: A device has a canister with a bulk wick occupying at least most of the canister, and a lid affixed to the canister and in contact with the bulk wick. The lid defines an opening exposing a portion of the bulk wick for lighting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: ADAM S. KIMMEL, RON WHITE, Richard Catalano
  • Publication number: 20170321151
    Abstract: The invention relates to liquid washing agents having a pH value of <6.5, preferably in the range of 2 to 5, containing, based on the total weight of the liquid washing agent, (i) 5 to 30% by weight, preferably 10 to 30% by weight, in particular 15 to 25% by weight of at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (ii) 15 to 55% by weight, preferably 20 to 55% by weight, in particular 35 to 50% by weight of at least one non-ionic surfactant, (iii) 0 to 20% by weight of water, and (iv) at least one ?-amylase having a pH optimum of pH <7. Said liquid washing agents have an increased cleaning power, in particular on stains on the basis of components and residues from deodorants but also of grates, berries, tea and red wine residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Georg Meine, Timothy O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20170321152
    Abstract: The invention relates to liquid washing agents having a pH value of <6.5, preferably in the range of 2 to 5, containing, based on the total weight of the liquid washing agent, (i) 5 to 30% by weight, preferably 10 to 30% by weight, in particular 15 to 25% by weight of at least one hydroxycarboxylic acid having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, (ii) 15 to 55% by weight, preferably 20 to 55% by weight, in particular 35 to 50% by weight of at least one non-ionic surfactant, (iii) 0 to 20% by weight of water, and (iv) at least one enzyme having a pH optimum of pH<7. Said liquid washing agents have an increased cleaning power, in particular on stains on the basis of components and residues from deodorants but also of grates, berries, tea and red wine residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Georg Meine, Timothy O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20170321153
    Abstract: Liquid stable enzyme compositions and methods of employing the same for cleaning, including warewashing and dishwashing, are disclosed. The stable enzyme compositions preferably employ an amphoteric surfactant stabilizing agent, such as disodium camphodiacetate (CADA), to stabilize a mixture of traditionally unstable enzymes, such as proteases and lipases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Clinton Hunt, JR., Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven Eugene Lentsch, Lylien Tan, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Terrence P. Everson
  • Publication number: 20170321154
    Abstract: The invention relates to liquid laundry detergent compositions comprising a) one or more polyesters comprising one or more of the repeating structural unit (a1) and one or more of the repeating structural unit (a2) wherein G1 is one or more of (CnH2nO) with n being a number of from 2 to 10, R1 is H or COR2, R2 is X—(C3H6O)p—(C2H4O)q—Y wherein X is NH or O, Y is a C1-30 alkyl, the (C3H6O)— and (C2H4O)-groups may be arranged blockwise, alternating, periodically and/or statistically and wherein the connections of the groups (C3H6O)— and (C2H4O)— to X— and —Y are free to vary, or O-G1-H, p is based on a molar average, a number of from 0 to 60, q is based on a molar average, a number of from 1 to 300, and b) one or more surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Clariant International Ltd.
    Inventors: Carsten COHRS, Dirk FISCHER, Henricus PEERLINGS, Kevin MUTCH
  • Publication number: 20170321155
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a silica-based structurant and methods of making such a structurant. According to one embodiment, the structurant may include 55 wt % to 90 wt % of a silica having a [Na2O]/[SiO2] molar ratio of from 0.02 to 0.14 and at least 15 wt % of an adjunct salt. The structurant may have a hydrated particle size distribution such that no more than 30 wt % of the structurant has a hydrated particle size greater than 45 micrometers according to the Structurant Residue Test. The structurant may also have a tapped bulk density of from 200 g/L to 300 g/L. Methods of making the structurant include combining starting materials with a non-stoichiometric amount of acid, then drying the reaction mixture without first washing any silica-based particles to produce a silica-based structurant with adjunct salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventor: Enrique Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20170321156
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a quick rinse detergent cleaner. The detergent contains high levels of salt that immediately collapse soap bubbles, so that less rinsing (and re-rinsing) of utensils is required. This allows for greater portability and applications relative to existing cleaning solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Mohamed Rustom Ashry, Mohammed Ragab Elshaer
  • Publication number: 20170321157
    Abstract: A phosphate-free automatic dishwashing cleaning composition including an organic complexing agent and a new protease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michelle JACKSON, Eva Maria PEREZ-PRAT VINUESA, David John TARBIT, Philip Frank SOUTER, Euan John MAGENNIS, David Edward WILDES, Jeffrey W. MUNOS, Neelam S. AMIN, David L. MARQUEZ, Victoria HUANG, Geetha VEERAMUTHU, Rei OTSUKA
  • Publication number: 20170321158
    Abstract: Bleach-containing automatic dishwashing cleaning composition including a new amylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Philip Frank SOUTER, David John TARBIT, Torsten Bak REGUEIRA, Bitten PLESNER, Thomas Holberg BLICHER, Anne Dorte HOUG, Sofia ARNEHED, Lars Lehmann Hylling CHRISTENSEN, Carsten ANDERSEN, Euan John MAGENNIS
  • Publication number: 20170321159
    Abstract: Phosphate-free automatic dishwashing detergent composition including a new amylase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Philip Frank SOUTER, David John TARBIT, Torsten Bak REGUEIRA, Bitten PLESNER, Thomas Holberg BLICHER, Anne Dorte HOUG, Sofia ARNEHED, Lars Lehmann Hylling CHRISTENSEN, Carsten ANDERSEN, Euan John MAGENNIS
  • Publication number: 20170321160
    Abstract: A detergent composition including an oleic acid-transforming enzyme and a surfactant system. Furthermore, a method of manually washing articles including the steps of: delivering a composition including an oleic acid-transforming enzyme and a surfactant system to a volume of water to form a wash liquor and immersing the soiled articles, in the liquor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Jean-Luc Philippe BETTIOL, Denis Alfred GONZALES
  • Publication number: 20170321161
    Abstract: Use of a detergent composition comprising a fatty acid-transforming enzyme to impart suds longevity in a washing process. A method for promoting suds longevity in a washing process for washing soiled articles, comprising the step of: delivering a composition comprising a fatty acid-transforming enzyme to a volume of water to form a wash liquor and immersing the soiled article in the liquor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Jean-Luc Philippe BETTIOL, Denis Alfred GONZALES
  • Publication number: 20170321162
    Abstract: A detergent composition, preferably a manual dishwashing detergent composition comprising a surfactant system and a fatty acid decarboxylase enzyme and method of manually washing soiled articles, comprising the step of: delivering a composition to a volume of water to form a wash liquor and immersing the soiled articles, in the wash liquor, or delivering a composition optionally in the presence of water, directly onto a soiled article, or onto a cleaning implement, and using the cleaning implement to clean the soiled article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Neil Joseph LANT, Jean-Luc Philippe BETTIOL, Denis Alfred GONZALES
  • Publication number: 20170321163
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detergents and cleaning agents, comprising at least one protease and at least one organic compound of formula (I), said compound acting as a protease inhibitor and thus being a suitable enzyme stabilizer, and to the use of said compounds as enzyme stabilizers in protease-containing detergents and cleaning agents. The disclosure further relates to the corresponding washing and cleaning methods and to the use of the agents described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Timothy O'Connell, Nina Mussmann, Daniela Herbst, Inken Prueser
  • Publication number: 20170321164
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an automatic dishwasher detergent which comprises metal complex of formula Mn+L(Amm?)n/m, wherein M is a metal cation, A is an arbitrary anion, n and m are integers selected from 1 to 6, and L is a neutral ligand of formula (II), wherein each X is as defined herein, and which exhibits improved cleaning performance in the removal of burnt-on soiling, to the use of this dishwasher detergent, and to a method for automatically washing dishes using this dishwasher detergent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Christian Kropf, Nadine Bluhm, Inga Kerstin Vockenroth, Noelle Wrubbel
  • Publication number: 20170321165
    Abstract: Methods employing detergent compositions comprising phosphinosuccinic acid oligomers (PSO) in combination with a sanitizing rinse aid are disclosed. The methods beneficially clean, sanitize and rinse a surface in an efficient two-step process. The detergent compositions employ phosphinosuccinic acid adducts, namely mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives, in combination with an alkalinity source and optionally polymers and/or surfactants. The sanitizing and rinsing compositions employ peroxycarboxylic acid compositions in combination with a nonionic defoaming and wetting surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: JENNIFER STOKES, CARTER M. SILVERNAIL, ERIK C. OLSON, STEVEN J. LANGE, JUNZHONG LI, XIN SUN, ALLISON BREWSTER, RICHARD STAUB
  • Publication number: 20170321166
    Abstract: A laundry additive composition comprising a) at least one oxylated material chosen from polyoxyalkylene, a poly-oxyalkylene fatty acid ester, and a polyoxyalkylene fatty alcohol ether; b) a polyol; c) a coloring agent; and d) at least one additive chosen from fragrance and a fabric treatment material. The composition can deliver the additive to clothing during washing or rinsing of the clothes, such as to impart a fragrance to clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Oscar BAUTISTA CID, Jose Javier TOVAR PESCADOR
  • Publication number: 20170321167
    Abstract: A liquid composition according to one embodiment of the present invention contains 0.0001 mol % to 40 mol % (Z)-1,2-dichloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (1223Z) and 99.9999 mol % to 60 mol % (E)-1,2-dichloro-ethylene (t-DCE). The liquid composition has less influence on the global environment and azeotropic (or azeotrope-like) properties. There occurs practically no composition change even when the liquid composition is used in an open system or used for a long term. Further, it is less likely that there will occur a composition change even when the liquid composition is recovered by distillation. The liquid composition is thus suitably usable as a cleaning agent (solvent). In particular, the liquid composition of 90 mol % or less of t-DCE is classified as non-hazardous under the Fire Serves Act.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Hideaki IMURA, Naoto TAKADA
  • Publication number: 20170321168
    Abstract: A polyimide-based resin film cleaning liquid includes at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of a hydroxy aliphatic carboxylic acid ester, an aliphatic carboxylic acid ester, a chain or cyclic ketone, an alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether, an alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether acetate, and an aprotic polar solvent other than these solvents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Tokyo Ohka Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Isao HIRANO
  • Publication number: 20170321169
    Abstract: A cleaning composition, preferably a granular laundry detergent composition, contains 1.5 wt % to 10 wt % of soap particles characterized by a particle size distribution with from 35 wt % to 100 wt % of soap particles having particle sizes ranging from about 125 microns to about 355 microns. Soap particles with such a particle size distribution are surprisingly more effective in boosting suds volume of the cleaning composition during a fabric washing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Ming TANG, Qing CHEN, Hong Sing TAN, Daitao GENG, Alan Thomas BROOKER
  • Publication number: 20170321170
    Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising a particle said particle comprising: (a) from 30 to 70% by weight thereof of a polymer having a softening point in the range from about 20° C. to about 60° C.; (b) from 20 to 60% by weight thereof of a first material having a BET surface area greater than 100 m2/g and a D50 from about 5 to about 20 ?m; (c) from 3 wt % to 15% by weight thereof of a second material having a BET surface area from about 0.01 to about 5 m2/g and a D50 from about 30 to about 100 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Nigel Patrick SOMERVILLE ROBERTS, Julie ELLIS
  • Publication number: 20170321171
    Abstract: The invention relates to dyed particles of a bleach material that comprise a coating. The invention also relates to the use of the dyed particles in detergent compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Kai Heppert, Jorg Pflug, Claudia Schmaelzle
  • Publication number: 20170321172
    Abstract: A water dispersible pouch for moistening a tissue includes a film that encloses a cavity, the film having a body portion and a region of weakness, the region of weakness having a thickness that is less than a thickness of body portion; and a substantially waterless wetting composition disposed within the cavity; wherein the water dispersible pouch has a rupture strength at the region of weakness of less than 10 pounds per square inch (psi).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas I. Stafford, III, Sarah Anne Lemke
  • Publication number: 20170321173
    Abstract: A fermentation system having a vessel defining a chamber for holding liquids and including a lower aperture. An insulating jacket is disposed around the vessel. A cooling fluid is disposed between the insulating jacket and the vessel. The cooling fluid is in fluid communication with a fluid pump. A refrigerant line is wrapped around the vessel and is configured to cool the fluid and the vessel, resulting in cooling of liquids disposed in the chamber. A beverage line operably couples the lower aperture with a dispensing spigot. The beverage line is wrapped around the vessel and is at least partially submerged in the fluid. A sediment drain line is disposed below the lower aperture and configured to drain sediment that accumulates on a bottom of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Justin Glasgow, Ryan S. Murrin, Michael J. Scherzer
  • Publication number: 20170321174
    Abstract: A fermentation method and system which includes providing juice to be fermented into a container. The juice having a cap that is a collection of solid components of grapes. The cap has a permeable consistency and floats in the juice. The method includes moving a portion of the juice from below the cap upward into contact with the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: KILR - CHLR, LLC
    Inventor: David D. Rule
  • Publication number: 20170321175
    Abstract: A method and a device for air injection into a vinification tank (1) use air injection nozzles (2) installed therein. A rule is applied for automatic variation of injections with time, by a coordinated and combined action of the nozzles, so that for each of the installed nozzles the delivered air jets may be modulated in duration and frequency and combined with the jets delivered by the other nozzles according to a programmable sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: PARSEC S.R.L.
    Inventor: Giuseppe FLORIDIA
  • Publication number: 20170321176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell sheet manufacturing device and a manufacturing method therefor. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cell sheet manufacturing device comprising a support layer made of silicon rubber, a patterned electrode formed adjacent to the support layer and a graphene layer formed adjacent to the electrode, and a manufacturing method therefor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Daehyeong KIM, Seunghong CHOI, Taeghwan HYEON, Seokjoo KIM, Hyerim CHO, Kyoungwon CHO