With Alkaline Earth Metal Compound Patents (Class 252/187.3)
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Publication number: 20150097140Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of use, and methods of manufacture for an intercalated bleach compound and compositions thereof. The intercalated bleach compound has the formula Mx(OCl)y(O)m(OH)n where M is an alkaline earth metal such as magnesium, calcium or mixture thereof. The values of x and y independently equal any number greater than or equal to 1 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), and m and n independently equal any number greater than or equal to 0 (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), but m and n are not both 0. In addition, the molar ratio of the alkaline earth metal (e.g., magnesium or calcium) to hypochlorite is at least 3:1. In other words, x is ?3y. The compounds exhibit excellent stability, little or no chlorine bleach odor, exhibit excellent pH buffering characteristics, and less reactivity with organic materials as compared to alternative chlorine bleach products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Evan Rumberger, Marisa MacNaughtan, William L. Smith, Kelsey Kornaus
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Publication number: 20150097141Abstract: The invention relates to compositions, methods of use, and methods of manufacture for an intercalated bleach compound and compositions thereof. The intercalated bleach compound has the formula Mx(OCl)y(O)m(OH)n where M is an alkaline earth metal such as magnesium, calcium or mixture thereof. The values of x and y independently equal any number greater than or equal to 1 (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), and m and n independently equal any number greater than or equal to 0 (e.g., 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.), but m and n are not both 0. In addition, the molar ratio of the alkaline earth metal (e.g., magnesium or calcium) to hypochlorite is at least 3:1. In other words, x is ?3y. The compounds exhibit excellent stability, little or no chlorine bleach odor, exhibit excellent pH buffering characteristics, and less reactivity with organic materials as compared to alternative chlorine bleach products.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: The Clorox CompanyInventors: EVAN RUMBERGER, Marisa Macnaughtan, William L. Smith, Kelsey Kornaus
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Patent number: 8603392Abstract: Corrosion-inhibited hypochlorite compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Corrosion inhibitors including sugar acids and calcium compounds, polyacrylate and calcium compounds, and/or zinc and calcium compounds are used with hypochlorite sources to enhance the longevity and performance of electrochemical cells as well as reducing corrosion of metal in contact with the generated hypochlorite sources. The methods for generation employ a variety of electrochemical cells, beneficially including use of portable electrochemical cell system for production of corrosion-inhibited hypochlorite cleaning solutions.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Jenna Johnson, Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8557178Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Corrosion inhibitors are selected from polyacrylate and calcium corrosion inhibitors, zinc and calcium corrosion inhibitors and/or sugar acids and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Kim R. Smith, Steven E. Lentsch, Sherri L. Tischler
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Patent number: 8496853Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Zinc and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Kim R. Smith, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8486879Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Evan Rumberger, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 8481471Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan M. Rumberger
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Patent number: 8475678Abstract: The present invention provides a method of using a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first past comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a surfactant, b) a builder, c) an acid, and d) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan M. Rumberger
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Patent number: 8372291Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water treatment composition, comprising: 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 55 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention is also directed to a water treatment tablet, comprising 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 10 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. Methods of treating recreational water using the compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Mullins, Michael J. Unhoch
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Patent number: 8361942Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan Rumberger
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Patent number: 8361944Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan Rumberger
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Patent number: 8361943Abstract: A solid composition including calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite, a builder (e.g., one or more of carbonate, bicarbonate, sesquicarbonate), an acid, a water-soluble polymer, at least one anionic surfactant, and optionally, a hydrotrope. The composition does not include any potassium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, N-halogenated compounds, peroxides, persulfates, hydantoins, isocyanurates, or carboxylic acids that also have hydroxyl, amino, amido, imino, or imido groups. Upon dissolution of the composition in water, the calcium and/or magnesium hypochlorite and acid react to form hypochlorous acid. The use of hypochlorous acid, rather than direct use of an alkaline or alkaline earth hypochlorite results in a composition that is typically acidic rather than basic, and that results in improved cleaning. The composition is particularly suited for cleaning and disinfecting dentures.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan M. Rumberger
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Patent number: 8361945Abstract: The present invention provides a method for cleaning dentures by contacting the dentures with a solid, multi-layered composition having at least two parts in water. The first part of the composition comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a functional ingredient, b) a builder or filler, and c) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan Rumberger
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Patent number: 8343380Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Sugar acids and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8309508Abstract: A cleaning substrate which comprises at least one layer of a solid hypohalite precipitate, wherein the hypohalite precipitate is formed in situ on the layer of substrate material. A process for making a fibrous cleaning substrate comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one layer of fibrous material; b) exposing the fibrous layer to an aqueous alkaline earth salt solution; c) treating the fibrous layer with a hypochlorite solution; d) allowing the aqueous alkaline earth salt solution combine with the hypochlorite solution to form a solid hypochlorite precipitate around the fibers in the fibrous material and a liquid phase, and e) removing at least 65% of the liquid phase from the fibrous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Marc P. Privitera, William L. Smith, Edward Jason White, Leslie N. Adams
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Patent number: 8287755Abstract: The present invention provides a solid-layered composition having at least two parts. The first part comprises a) calcium hypochlorite, magnesium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof, b) a builder, c) a water-soluble polymer, d) an acid, and e) wherein the first part does not contain sodium hypochlorite, lithium hypochlorite, potassium hypochlorite and mixtures thereof. The second part comprises a) a surfactant, b) a builder, c) an acid, and d) wherein the second part does not contain any oxidant.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: William L. Smith, Evan M. Rumberger
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Patent number: 8268770Abstract: A cleaning substrate which comprises at least one layer of a solid hypohalite precipitate, wherein the hypohalite precipitate is formed in situ on the layer of substrate material. A process for making a fibrous cleaning substrate comprising the steps of: a) providing at least one layer of fibrous material; b) exposing the fibrous layer to an aqueous alkaline earth salt solution; c) treating the fibrous layer with a hypochlorite solution; d) allowing the aqueous alkaline earth salt solution combine with the hypochlorite solution to form a solid hypochlorite precipitate around the fibers in the fibrous material and a liquid phase, and e) removing at least 65% of the liquid phase from the fibrous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Marc P. Privitera, William L. Smith, Edward Jason White, Leslie N. Adams
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Patent number: 8252200Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water treatment composition, comprising: calcium hypochlorite coated with a coating comprising at least one hydrated or anhydrous salt. The present invention is also directed to a water treatment composition, comprising: (a) an inner core layer comprising calcium hypochlorite; (b) one or more interlayers of selected salts positioned on top of said inner core layer, and (c) one or more outer layers of selected salts positioned on top of said interlayer(s).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Deqing Lei, George Polson, Sonia Oberson, Ellen M. Meyer, James D. Kilby
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Patent number: 8114343Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Zinc and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA, Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8114344Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Sugar acids and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8105531Abstract: Corrosion inhibitor compositions and methods of use are disclosed. Polyacrylate and calcium corrosion inhibitors combined with hypochlorite sources provide use solutions for effective corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Erik C. Olson, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 7927510Abstract: The present invention is directed to a granular water treatment composition, comprising: 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 55 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition. The present invention is also directed to a water treatment tablet, comprising 35-95 wt % calcium hypochlorite; 1 to 50 wt % magnesium sulfate or a hydrate thereof; 0.1 to 10 wt % lime; and 0.1 to 10 wt % of a water soluble zinc salt or a hydrate thereof; wherein the weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Mullins, Michael J. Unhoch
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Patent number: 7695639Abstract: Stable compositions of calcium hypochlorite containing selected hydrated inorganic salts having a sufficiently high enthalpy and the ability to provide water release to sufficiently quench reactions and reduce the potential for conflagration.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: John P. Garris
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Patent number: 7431863Abstract: Describes a composition comprising a mixture of calcium hypochlorite and hydrated magnesium sulfate having an average of from 3 to 5.5 moles of water of hydration per mole of magnesium sulfate. The amount of hydrated magnesium sulfate in the composition is such that the composition has at least a DOT Packing Group III Division 5.1 Classification.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.Inventor: Stanley R. Pickens
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Patent number: 7364669Abstract: Stable compositions of calcium hypochlorite containing selected hydrated inorganic salts having a sufficiently high enthalpy and the ability to provide water release to sufficiently quench reactions and reduce the potential for conflagration.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: BIO-Lab, Inc.Inventor: John P. Garris
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Patent number: 7153438Abstract: A composition for disinfecting contaminated drinking water. The composition can include a disinfecting agent for disinfecting or sanitizing the water and a masking agent for masking or minimizing undesired characteristics of the disinfecting agent, such as taste and odor. The disinfecting agent can be a halogen-based disinfecting agent, such as a chlorine-based disinfecting agent. The masking agent can be a chlorine-compatible masking agent or flavorant, such as a citrus fruit derived flavor. The composition can also include a substrate. The substrate can be a clay, zeolite, water-soluble carrier, water-insoluble carrier, or mixtures thereof. The flavorant can be loaded onto the substrate. The composition can include other components, such as a primary coagulant, a coagulant aid, a bridging flocculant, a polymeric material, an alkali agent, an autocatalytic oxidant, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Pur Water Purification Products, Inc.Inventors: Philip Frank Souter, Colin Ure
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Patent number: 7045077Abstract: Stable compositions of calcium hypochlorite containing selected hydrated inorganic salts having a sufficiently high enthalpy and the ability to provide water release to sufficiently quench reactions and reduce the potential for conflagration.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: BioLab, Inc.Inventor: John P. Garris
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Patent number: 6776926Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a solid calcium hypochlorite particle having an available chlorine content of at least about 30% by weight and a water content of from about 2% to about 20% by weight; wherein said solid calcium hypochlorite particle is coated with about 0.01 to about 10% by weight of a deposit control agent comprising a sodium, potassium, lithium, calcium or magnesium salt of at least one of polyepoxysuccinic acid and polymaleic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2001Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: United States Filter CorporationInventor: Roy Martin
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Patent number: 6638446Abstract: A non-Division 5.1 Oxidizer composition consisting essentially of a blend of hydrated calcium hypochlorite with magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, wherein the blend contains at least about 17% by weight of water based on the total weight of the blend.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Assignee: Arch Chemicals, Inc.Inventor: Richard M. Mullins
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Patent number: 6602442Abstract: A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide of predetermined concentration is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite. Special liquid and dry formulations are also contemplated for convenience of use, for quality assurance and for safety.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2000Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Vulcan ChemicalsInventor: Anthony R. Pitochelli
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Patent number: 6197215Abstract: A dry disinfectant composition for the production of aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide is formulated of a mixture of lithium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfate and sodium chlorite.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1999Date of Patent: March 6, 2001Assignee: Vulcan ChemicalsInventor: Anthony R. Pitochelli