Deodorants (nonbody) Patents (Class 424/76.1)
  • Patent number: 6743420
    Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from industrial sludges. The odor control composition of this invention is a solution of Chloramine-T which may incorporate a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Chloramine-T can be from about 0.5 to about 15 weight percent when used. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: H & S Chemical Company
    Inventor: David J. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6743421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing organic acid an/or organic amines odors from aqueous systems by treating the aqueous system or the atmosphere adjacent to the aqueous system with a solution of a substantially sulfonate free, anionic kraft pine lignin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: GE Betz, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Vasconcellos, Terry L. Robbins
  • Patent number: 6723313
    Abstract: The invention relates to 2-,5-,6-,7-,8-substituted oct-2-en-4-ones, to a process for delivering these compounds as a fragrance, an aroma, or a flavoring, and to fragrance and aroma compositions prepared therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventor: Philip Kraft
  • Patent number: 6718914
    Abstract: A method is provided for neutralizing the odor of low molecular weight thiols, such as found in skunk spray, in an affected area. An effective amount of a cleaning composition including an oil phase having at least one of a hydrocarbon oil and a hydrocarbon solvent, and a water phase containing water and a base is applied to the affected area. The affected area is shampooed with the cleaning composition thereby neutralizing the offensive odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Philip J. Riddles
  • Publication number: 20040062742
    Abstract: A composition comprising a chlorinating agent; a nearly insoluble di- or tri-valent metal salt which is an oxide, a hydroxide, a carbonate, or mixture thereof; and the composition has a pH of less than about 10.5 when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony E. Winston, Carl G. Mayer
  • Patent number: 6702951
    Abstract: An odor-absorbing liquid formulation, one embodiment thereof comprising a preservative, an alkali metal salt, and a particulate odor-adsorbing agent such as activated carbon. The formulation may further include an alkylaryl polyether nonionic surfactant and may have an alkaline pH. The present liquid formulation is applied to apparel to be worn during hunting or observation to avoid being sensed by animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Robinson Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott S. Shultz
  • Patent number: 6703011
    Abstract: Described is a fragrance control release system which is an emulsifier-free, single phase, nonporous, continuous, permeable polymeric film having a substantially uniform thickness of from about 1 up to about 150 microns, having entrapped and dissolved therein molecules of at least one fragrance substance capable of evolving from said film into the environment proximate said film by means of molecular diffusion at a permeation rate of from about 1×10−7 up to about 0.1 mg-mm/cm2-min in a sustained and controlled release manner. Also described is a process for using the aforementioned system for imparting a fragrance into the environment above the unobstructed outer surface of the aforementioned polymer film which is coated on the surface of a solid or semi-solid support, e.g., a woven or non-woven fabric substrate; or a solid surface or human epidermis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventors: Adi Shefer, Shmuel David Shefer, Michael John Robert White
  • Patent number: 6703010
    Abstract: Powder compositions usable to reduce malodours, and powder formulations from which can be made aqueous spray compositions usable to reduce malodours, each comprise, as a major ingredient, amphoteric material, for example sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or zinc oxide, together with one or more minor ingredients, in particular a drying agent, for example sodium sulphate. Other minor ingredients may be an ammonia-odour/sulphide-odour remover, for example ferrous sulphate or zinc sulphate, and an adsorbent, for example zeolite, in the case of a powder formulation; or a filler, for example potassium chloride, or an organic complexing agent, for example cyclodextrin, or a surfactant, in the case of a stock formulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventors: Jan Frismark, Arne Lund Kvernheim, Ole Widar Saastad, Ronnie Thomasson, Børre Bengt Ulrichsen, Fred Archer
  • Patent number: 6703012
    Abstract: Described is a composition of matter comprising a powdered, water-soluble, water-dispersible or water-swellable polymer, a compatible fragrance, either as a blend of fragrance with polymer or separately mixed, and one or more surfactants. The polymer may be extruded polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate. Also described is a toilet element moulded from the composition of matter, which may be either a toilet rim block for use in a toilet bowl, or a free-standing block for use in a toilet cistern, and processes for comparing the composition of matter and toilet element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
    Inventor: Michael John Robert White
  • Publication number: 20040037861
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method of reducing the odor of urine; and an article functioning to reduce the odor of urine. The present invention relates to the method compring using a compound(s) reactive with aldehydes to thereby reduce the urine odor. Moreover, the present invention relates to the article, especially one for body fluid absorption, which functions to reduce the odor of urine by having compounds reactive with aldehydes to be present in absorption articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Kazuki Numano, Kiyoshi Miyazawa, Takayuki Hisanaka, Yozo Yamada
  • Publication number: 20040037799
    Abstract: A method and composition for suppressing residential malodor, said composition comprising a fragrance having at least one perfume material which satisfies one of the following criteria, (1) contains a phenyl ring moiety and has an air diffusion coefficient of >5.7, or (2) contains a C-5 ring moiety, which also contains at least 1 carbon which is sp2 hybridized, and has an air diffusion coefficient of >4.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Jill Costa, Patricia Aikens
  • Publication number: 20040022742
    Abstract: A liquid deodorant composition comprising an aqueous solution containing specific 3d transition metal halides is provided. This deodorant composition does not require high facility and operating costs, and can effectively reduce malodors, especially sulfureous and nitrogenous offensive odor substances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Toshiyuki Isobe, Kunjo Sasada, Shuichi Sugihara, Ryota Shinohara
  • Patent number: 6667030
    Abstract: The disclosure of this invention relates to odor control and more particularly, to a process and composition whereby household, institutional and industrial odors are eliminated wherein these odors are incorporated in a variety of substrates or are emitted from industrial sludges. The odor control composition of this invention is a solution of Chloramine-T which may incorporate a suitable wetting agent. The solutions in this invention may further be buffered. The concentration of the Chloramine-T can be from about 0.5 to about 15 weight percent when used. The concentration of the wetting agent can be from about 0.1 to about 5%. The Chloramine-T solutions of this invention are effective over a pH range of 6-14, with a preferred pH range being from 8 to about 9.5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Inventor: David J. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6652845
    Abstract: A thermoplastic layer material has at least one odor reducing surface which is treated with a carboxylic acid-based odor control agent, and which is able to withstand insults with an aqueous liquid. The acid-based odor control agent is bound to the layer material by an organosilicone polymer binder. The binder is water-insoluble, and can form a highly gas-permeable coating. The binder is also highly porous, so as to expose the odor control agent to ammonia and other odoriferous gases which it is intended to control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsin Hu, Tong Sun, Ronald L. Edens
  • Publication number: 20030170200
    Abstract: The present invention provides a deodorizing article which can suppress the odor level to a predetermined level or lower and which can be used semi-permanently. The deodorizing article is produced by dispersing in gypsum series a clay mineral having a tunnel-like micro-structure, adding an optional mineral having a pore size greater than the gypsum series to the resultant mixture, and shaping the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventors: Hidehito Ichinose, Hisashi Koshio
  • Publication number: 20030157051
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a microbicidal deodorant in a tractable liquid form that has excellent long-term storage stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: Masahiro Morita, Masanori Komatsu, Katsuhisa Isogai
  • Patent number: 6605304
    Abstract: A particle including anions dispersed throughout an amorohous, paracrystalline or crystalline solid solution, the anions being capable of reacting with hydronioum ions to generated a gas. The particle can be incorporated into a power capable of generating and releasing a gas after hydrolysis of an acid releasing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignees: Bernard Technologies, Inc., Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Stephen T. Wellinghoff, Joel J. Kampa, Sumner A. Barenberg, Peter N. Gray, Michael D. Lelah
  • Publication number: 20030143182
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing organic acid an/or organic amines odors from aqueous systems by treating the aqueous system or the atmosphere adjacent to the aqueous system with a solution of a substantially sulfonate free, anionic kraft pine lignin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen R. Vasconcellos, Terry L. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20030138391
    Abstract: Improved liquid foamer products, methods of preparation thereof, and end-use personal care products including the foamers are provided wherein the liquid foamers comprise a quantity of aqueous liquid hydrolyzed grain protein (e.g., aqueous liquid hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein) with an amount up to about 10% by weight of initially solid hydrolyzed grain protein (e.g., hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein powder) solubilized in the liquid ingredient. The foamer products have good foaming and color characteristics, and can be readily incorporated into a variety of personal care product formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Jeremy T. Miller, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Rangaswamy Chinnaswamy
  • Patent number: 6592858
    Abstract: This application relates to a fibre structure which has, on the fibre surface, a complex oxide comprising titanium and silicon, plus a binder. In particular, it relates to a fibre structure which preferably has, on the fibre structure, a complex oxide comprising titanium and silicon, and at least one type of binder selected from alkyl silicate resins, other silicone resins and fluororesins, and it provides a fibre structure having durable deodorant properties, antibacterial properties, antifungal properties or antisoiling properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Toray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Hidenobu Honda, Naoaki Ito, Hiroe Yokoi, Masaki Ishii, Koichi Saito
  • Patent number: 6586019
    Abstract: The present deodorizing substance is obtained by treating a raw material selected from sugar cane juice and sugar cane-derived molasses by column chromatography, and characterized in that the substance is a fraction obtained by passing the aforesaid raw material through a column packed with a synthetic adsorbent as a fixed carrier and eluting ingredients adsorbed on said synthetic adsorbent with a solvent selected from water, methanol, ethanol and a mixture thereof. The present deodorizing substance is inexpensive and has high safety. It may be used widely in foods and environmental protection fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshikazu Kawai, Hitoshi Nakada, Tadashi Ebashi
  • Patent number: 6585964
    Abstract: There is disclosed a method for preventing or minimizing biodegradation of a substance which normally contains a naturally occurring optical isomer which comprises replacing the naturally occurring optical isomer with the corresponding unnatural optical isomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Biospherics Incorporated
    Inventors: Gilbert V. Levin, Roy B. Pinchot
  • Patent number: 6579518
    Abstract: Disclosed is a deodorizer composition comprising magnesium and calcium phosphate compounds, capable of effectively removing various malodorous components from the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventors: Kug Sun Hong, Dong-Wan Kim, Sang-Gu Kang, Hyun-Seung Ryu, Su-Jin Kim, Dong-Ho Lee
  • Patent number: 6572847
    Abstract: The objectionable odors generated from lubricants is minimized by including in said lubricant a thiazole compound and grape odor mask.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: The Lubrizol Corporation
    Inventors: William D. Abraham, James P. Roski, Jerry L. Rutter, Craig D. Tipton, Victor A. Gober, James J. Schwind
  • Patent number: 6569344
    Abstract: There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a water-soluble wetting agent and a salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch, Christiaan Arthur Jacques Kamiel Thoen, Christian Leo Marie Vermote, Ricky Ah-Man Woo
  • Patent number: 6569345
    Abstract: There are provided wrinkle reducing compositions and method for treating fabrics in order to improve properties of fabrics, in particular, reduction or removal of unwanted wrinkles, by means of an aqueous composition comprising a nonionic polyhydric alcohol humectant and a salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruno Albert Jean Hubesch, Christiaan Arthur Jacques Kamiel Thoen, Christian Leo Marie Vermote, Ricky Ah-Man Woo
  • Publication number: 20030089885
    Abstract: Low molecular weight acetal, alcohol, O-acylated alcohol and ester compounds are identified that block the odor of specific carboxylic acids especially propionic acid, butyric acid, isovaleric acid 3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid and hexanoic acid. These compounds exhibit surprisingly high odor blocking properties and are therefore useful additives to compositions such as: a) personal care products including underarm deodorant and antiperspirant, hair shampoo and conditioner, toilet soap, and skin lotion; b) fabric care products including laundry detergents, fabric conditioners, and fabric fresheners; c) pet care products including deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, and d) home care products including air fresheners, carpet fresheners, surface cleaners and hand wash dish detergent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: Senomyx, Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Rogers, Craig Warren, Ming Qi
  • Patent number: 6558706
    Abstract: This invention provides an encapsulated fragrance in which the fragrance is controlled can be released by exposing the encapsulated fragrance to a solution of a predetermined pH. The invention also contemplates a process for preparing encapsulated fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin L. Kantor, Evgueni Barantsevitch, Sam J. Milstein
  • Patent number: 6558681
    Abstract: A cosmetic product and the like, including a deodorant, comprising a dicarboxylic acid and sodium bicarbonate preferably dihydroxybutanedioic acid and sodium bicarbonate and most preferably comprising cream of tarter and sodium bicarbonate. A mixture of sodium bicarbonate, cream of tarter and water forms a paste which hardens into a solid over a period of a few hours. The mixture provides a solid material which is highly stable. It does not dissolve quickly and does not effervesce, but instead remains essentially stable and retains it's solid form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Lush Limited
    Inventors: Helen Ambrosen, Mark Constantine, Margaret Constantine
  • Patent number: 6555102
    Abstract: A deodorant and antimicrobial composition comprises an oxide or hydroxide of an alkaline earth metal, hydrated silica, and a cationic surfactant. A deodorant and antimicrobial resin composition can be obtained using the deodorant and antimicrobial composition and a thermoplastic resin. This deodorant and antimicrobial resin composition can be molded or otherwise formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Hoshino, Mikio Saji, Kozaburo Hayashi
  • Patent number: 6551582
    Abstract: A deodorant composition, which comprises a pyrone compound given by formula: wherein R represents a C3-C10 acyclic hydrocarbyl group, as an active ingredient, is very effective for removing bad smell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Keisuke Watanabe, Michihiko Fujinami
  • Patent number: 6551583
    Abstract: An antibiofouling material, a method for making said antibiofouling material, a sensor apparatus employing said antibiofouling material, and a method of making said sensor apparatus. The disclosed antibiofouling material includes one or more biocides and one or more charge transfer compounds are embedded within a copolymer host matrix. Biocides used in the present invention may include, but are not limited to, Halobenzonitriles, Azoles, diuron; and simazine. Among its uses, the antibiofouling material of the present invention can be used in a sensor apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, one or more surfaces of said sensor apparatus are coated with an antibiofouling material comprised of one or more biocides, one or more charge transfer compounds, and a copolymer host matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: Airak, Inc,
    Inventors: Paul G. Duncan, Sean Michael Christian, David M. Orcutt
  • Patent number: 6548052
    Abstract: A deodorizing composition comprising as an antimicrobial agent an effective amount of an extract of Indigofera tinctoria, or of an antimicrobially active fraction thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Innoscent Ltd.
    Inventor: Melvyn Rosenberg Nevo
  • Patent number: 6548050
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dermatologic or cosmetic composition, including a liquid fatty phase, and, as surfactant and thickener for the liquid fatty phase, particles of a crosslinked elastomeric solid polyorganosiloxane containing at least one oxyalkylenated group. Another embodiment of the invention relates to methods of using particles of a crosslinked elastomeric solid polyorganosiloxane containing at least one oxyethylenated group. The present invention is especially suitable for a care or make-up composition for human skin and lips, and overcomes the various drawbacks in known compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: L'Oreal
    Inventor: Isabelle Bara
  • Publication number: 20030068294
    Abstract: It includes at least one keratolytic and cerumenilytic cleaning agent, one bactericide agent, one yeast control agent and one anti-irritant and anti-pruriginous agent. Furthermore, it may include at least one agent that enhances its cerumenilytic properties, at least one vegetable extract with antiseptic and cicatrizant properties and/or at least one deodorant agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Antonio Lopez Cabrera, Josep Homedes Beguer
  • Publication number: 20030068295
    Abstract: This invention relates to odor neutralizers comprising esters of the formula (I) wherein R1 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms which can optionally contain a double bond; R2 is a hydrogen or an alkyl radical with 1 to 3 carbon atoms which can optionally contain a double bond; R3 is a hydrogen or a methyl radical substituted by the alkyl radicals R9 and R10; R4 is a hydrogen, a methyl radical or an acyloxy radical of the general formula O—CO—R1 wherein R1 has the abovementioned meaning; R5, R6, R7, R8 and R10 are identical or different and is hydrogen or methyl; R9 is a hydrogen and R4 and R9 can together represent a single carbon bond or a methylene or an ethylene bridge, with the proviso that i) in the case of cyclohexyl esters in which R1=methyl, R2=isopropyl, R5=methyl and R6=hydrogen, the substituents R2 and R5 are arranged in a cis relationship to each other; ii) in the case of cyclohexyl esters in which R2=isopropenyl, R5=methyl and R6&equa
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Ute Rohde, Stephan Hillers, Horst Surburg, Steffen Sonnenberg, Keith McDermott, Leslie Smith, Karl Sparkuhle
  • Publication number: 20030059396
    Abstract: The present invention concerns deodorant products based on a synergistically active antimicrobial mixture of picolinic acid and a peroxyl species or equivalent source thereof. Also described is the cosmetic use of such products to treat malodour on the human body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Applicant: Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc.
    Inventors: Manmohan Bhakoo, Sally Gillian Grimshaw, Karen Anne Steele, David Taylor, Katherine Mary Thompson, David William Thornthwaite
  • Patent number: 6537535
    Abstract: A human scent control device including a collapsible conical housing having a bottom end of larger circumference than the top end and having a structural support means consisting of several rigid rings attached within said housing. An exhaust fan motor is affixed within the top of the housing for drawing human scent through one or more filters retained by the rings. The device is provided velcro straps to attach the device to a tree or stand to suspending the conical housing above the area occupied by a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: James Ronald Williams
  • Patent number: 6537536
    Abstract: An agent for preventing generation of noxious odors in a commode which provides an energy source for bacteria to the exclusion of sulfates for a period of time and comprises a mixture of one of calcium nitrate, CaN2O6, or calcium nitrate tetra hydrate, CaN2O6.4H2O, and ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3. A mixture is prepared using 200-1000 grams of calcium nitrate or 1.37(200-1000) grams of tetra hydrate and 1.25 to 12 grams of ammonium nitrate in de-ionized water having a ph of 5 to 9 to produce one liter of the mixture. A fragrance and a coloring agent may optionally be added. The resulting mixture is then mixed one-half ounce to one liter or one-half gallon of water. This will keep the commode fresh without change for a period of twenty-four to thirty-six hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventors: Paul T. Kronberg, Brett M. Kronberg
  • Patent number: 6528013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. The composition also comprises a wrinkle control agent which is fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, hydrophilic plasticizer, lithium salt, or mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Toan Trinh, Raymond Edward Bolich, Jr., Helen Bernardo Tordil, Robert Mermelstein, Marjorie Mossman Peffly, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Daniel Scott Cobb, Eva Schneiderman, Ann Margaret Wolff, Erin Lynn Rosenbalm, Thomas Edward Ward, Alex Haejoon Chung, Anthony James Burns, William Tucker Campbell, Alen David Streutker
  • Patent number: 6528047
    Abstract: A water-soluble home care concentrate is provide which includes a blend of zinc ricinoleate; and at least one alkoxylated amine having the formula R(nAO)sNHt, wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; AO is a C2-C6 alkoxylate; n is the number of moles of AO and is from 1 to 50; s=1, 2 or 3; t=0, 1 or 2; and the sum of s and t is 3. The present invention also relates to diluted formulations that include the inventive water-soluble concentrate and at a least one solvent such as water and/or a carboxylic acid that is capable of solubilizes the concentrated blend into a diluted formulation that contains about 20%, by weight, or greater activated zinc atoms therein which are capable of binding with malodor molecules. The present invention also provides home care formulations that include the inventive diluted formulation and at least one additional formulating agent such as a perfume, dye, surfactant and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Goldschmidt Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Shoaib Arif, Raushanah Rinehart
  • Patent number: 6528014
    Abstract: A converter for transforming malodorous components of foul air comprises a porous layer having an oxidizing agent and an aqueous solution of a promoter. The promoter is preferably a water-soluble ethylene oxide or propylene oxide adduct. The layer is typically used in a gas-handling system to eliminate the foul air from a toilet or a bedpan. The layer can be used alone or with a second layer of activated charcoal. A Lewis acid and/or a Lewis base can be also used with the converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: SL Parkhurst Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen L. Parkhurst, Morey E. Osborn
  • Publication number: 20030035748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable, aqueous odor-absorbing and wrinkle controlling composition, preferably for use on inanimate surfaces, especially fabrics. The composition comprises from about 0.1% to about 20%, by weight of the composition, of solubilized, water-soluble, uncomplexed cyclodextrin and an effective amount of at least one ingredient to improve the performance of the composition selected from the group consisting of: (1) cyclodextrin compatible surfactant; (2) cyclodextrin compatible antimicrobial active; and (3) mixtures thereof. The composition also comprises a wrinkle control agent which is fabric lubricant, shape retention polymer, hydrophilic plasticizer, lithium salt, or mixtures thereof. Hydrophilic perfume improves acceptance. Optionally, the composition can contain low molecular weight polyols; metallic salts to help control odor; a humectant, etc. The composition is essentially free of any material that would soil or stain fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 1998
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: TOAN TRINH, RAYMOND EDWARD BOLICH, HELEN BERNARDO TORDIL, ROBERT MERMELSTEIN, MARJORIE MOSSMAN PEFFLY, RICKY AH-MAN WOO, DANIEL SCOTT COBB, EVA SCHNEIDERMAN, ANN MARGARET WOLFF, ERIN LYNN ROSENBALM, THOMAS EDWARD WARD, ALEX HAEJOON CHUNG, ANTHONY JAMES BURNS, WILLIAM TUCKER CAMPBELL, ALEN DAVID STREUTKER
  • Publication number: 20030007945
    Abstract: A water-soluble home care concentrate is provide which includes a blend of zinc ricinoleate; and at least one alkoxylated amine having the formula R(nAO)sNHt, wherein R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl containing from 8 to 22 carbon atoms; AO is a C2-C6 alkoxylate; n is the number of moles of AO and is from 1 to 50; s=1, 2 or 3; t=0, 1 or 2; and the sum of s and t is 3. The present invention also relates to diluted formulations that include the inventive water-soluble concentrate and at a least one solvent such as water and/or a carboxylic acid that is capable of solubilizes the concentrated blend into a diluted formulation that contains about 20%, by weight, or greater activated zinc atoms therein which are capable of binding with malodor molecules. The present invention also provides home care formulations that include the inventive diluted formulation and at least one additional formulating agent such as a perfiume, dye, surfactant and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Goldschmidt Chemical Company
    Inventors: Shoaib Arif, Raushanah Rinehart
  • Patent number: 6503413
    Abstract: Stable, aqueous compositions for treating surfaces, especially fabrics, comprise: a relatively low molecular weight polyalkyleneoxide polysiloxane surfactant; a buffering agent to maintain the pH of the composition in the range of from about 4 to about 10, preferably from about 5 to about 9.5, and more preferably from about 6 to about 9; and an aqueous carrier. The compositions can further comprise catoinic surfactants to further enhance the spreading and/or fabric penetration ability of the compositions. The compositions can further comprise a variety of other optional ingredients. Methods of treating surfaces include methods wherein the compositions are contacted with surfaces, especially fabrics, to reduce malodor impression on the surfaces and/or reduce the appearance of wrinkles in fabrics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Hirotaka Uchiyama, Janese Christine O'Brien Stickney, Jonathan Robert Cetti, Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Dean Larry DuVal, Gayle Marie Frankenbach
  • Publication number: 20020197220
    Abstract: A composition comprising at least one liquid fatty phase structured by at least one semi-crystalline polymer having a low melting point and an organic structure, wherein said polymer is solid at ambient temperature, has a melting temperature of less than 50° C., and comprises a) a polymer backbone and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or one crystallizable organic block that forms part of the polymer backbone of said polymer, wherein said polymer has a number-average molecular mass of greater than 2 000, and wherein the liquid fatty phase and the polymer form a physiologically acceptable medium. This composition is provided in the form of a stick, for example, which deposits, on keratinous substances such as the lips, a glossy, nonsticky and covering film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Jean Mondet, Veronique Ferrari
  • Patent number: 6491947
    Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a liquid ingredient, an effervescent system and optionally a solvent. The solvent may be either hydrophobic or hydrophilic, and may have low solubility with effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include an alcohol, a glycol or a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but not limited to, an expanded perborate salt, anhydrous, or a mixture of an expanded perborate salt, anhydrous, and oxoborate or an acid and one or more of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate and potassium carbonate. The effervescent compound may further include any one, or all, or any combination of the following ingredients: surfactants, bleaching compositions, anti-redeposition agents, binders, lubricants, colors, fragrances, corrosion inhibitors, disinfectants, pesticides, fertilizers and/or optical brighteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: ChemLink Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Giffin Moore, Hilton G. Dawson, Richard A. DeSenna, Kenneth Scott Wiley
  • Publication number: 20020176838
    Abstract: The invention relates to 2-,5-,6-,7-,8-substituted oct-2-en-4-ones, to a process for delivering these compounds as a fragrance, an aroma, or a flavoring, and to fragrance and aroma compositions prepared therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: GIVAUDAN SA
    Inventor: Philip Kraft
  • Publication number: 20020159967
    Abstract: An animal bedding composition and method of manufacture includes cut or shredded pieces of multiple panel corrugated cardboard kraft paper structures having an internal corrugated panel sandwiched between outer panels, and an adsorptive deodorizing ion exchange agent such as a zeolite dispersed throughout the cardboard pieces and carried on outer and inner surfaces of the pieces of cardboard and on outer and inner surfaces of the corrugations to provide a comfortable, hygienic and deodorized floor covering for animal stalls. An automated method of manufacturing the animal bedding composition is also described. The ion exchange agent attaches to surfaces of the corrugated cardboard which serves as a carrier to sanitize and deodorize a stall. The open structure of the cut corrugations provides mechanical load absorption, and a wicking action to aerate moisture from a stall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Carl V. Santoiemmo
  • Patent number: 6468517
    Abstract: A method of odor control in disposable, absorbent articles is provided using odor control additives comprising phosphorous-containing compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: McNeil-PPC, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Moscherosch