Cleaning Compositions Or Processes Of Preparing (e.g., Sodium Bisulfate Component, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/108)
  • Publication number: 20120064787
    Abstract: A method is disclosed of producing stable nanosized colloidal suspensions of particles with limited crystallinity loss, products thereof, use of the products and an apparatus for the method. In particular the present invention relates to a wet milling method with small beads wherein the size of the final particles in suspension are stabilized in the nanorange (D50<75 nm) and at the same time the particles substantially maintain the crystallinity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: VALINGE PHOTOCATALYTIC AB
    Inventors: Steen Brummerstedt Iversen, Hans Rasmussen, Christian Ausig Christensen, Henrik Jensen, Theis Reenberg
  • Patent number: 8133854
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising an acid system, wherein the acid system comprises formic acid and acetic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Laura Cermenati, Christopher Andrew Morrison, William Mario Laurent Verstraeten
  • Publication number: 20120058165
    Abstract: A lotion for opacifying a wet wipe. A wet wipe may comprise a lotion, the lotion comprising an opacifying agent. The lotion or the substrate may further comprise a retention aid. The substrate may comprise an opacifying agent the same as or different than the opacifying agent of the lotion. A method for opacifying a wet wipe by loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent. A method for aesthetically modifying a wet wipe by selectively loading onto a wipe substrate a lotion comprising an opacifying agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas James Klofta, Kristin Hofmann Miller, Christoph Hans Peter Bonauer, Samir M. Aziz, Astrid Annette Sheehan
  • Publication number: 20120053103
    Abstract: A detergent product containing a detergent composition is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Robert Sivik, Gregory Charles Gordon, Frank William Denome, Alyssandrea Hope Hamad-Ebrahimpour, Stephen Joseph Hodson, Brian Patrick Croll, John Gerhard Michael, Andreas Josef Dreher, Paul Dennis Trokhan
  • Patent number: 8124061
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to personal care cleansing compositions and wipes. More particularly, the disclosure relates to single phase compositions and wipes for cleansing the skin and/or hair of a user, while additionally, imparting a perceivable aesthetic feel to the skin of a user. To achieve both cleansing and the perceivable aesthetic feel, a modified sorbitan siloxane is incorporated into the compositions and wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Uyen TuongNgoc Lam, Philip Kieffer, Lisa Flugge-Berendes
  • Publication number: 20120027697
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to plant extracts selected from Bacopa plant extracts, Centella plant extracts, Jatropha plant extracts, Aegle plant extracts, Terminalia plant extracts, Phyllanthus plant extracts, Spilanthes plant extracts, and mixtures thereof; compositions containing plant extracts selected from Bacopa plant extracts, Centella plant extracts, Jatropha plant extracts, Aegle plant extracts, Terminalia plant extracts, Phyllanthus plant extracts, Spilanthes plant extracts, and mixtures thereof; and to the use of these compositions in a variety of applications including, for example, cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations, therapeutic preparations, and personal care preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Namita Deo
  • Patent number: 8093200
    Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
  • Patent number: 8093199
    Abstract: The present invention is based in part on the discovery that impregnating a cleaning substrate with a nonionic, linear polymer unexpectedly improves the cleaning efficacy of the article and prevents redeposition of soil and dirt onto the cleaned hard or soft surface. The nonionic, linear polymer is, for example, polyacrylamide. In addition, a method of incorporation of a cleaning composition into said substrate is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Andress K. Johnson, Stephen E. Minter
  • Publication number: 20110311599
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a granulated powder containing at least one vegetable protein and at least one vegetable fiber, characterized in that it has a laser volume mean diameter D4,3 of between 10 ?m and 500 ?m, preferably between 50 ?m and 350 ?m, and even more preferably between 70 ?m and 250 ?m, and a dry matter content, determined after stoving at 130° C. for 2 hours, of greater than 80%, preferably greater than 85%, and even more preferably greater than 90%. The present invention also concerns a process for manufacturing this granulated powder as well as its use in various industrial field, and more particularly in the food-processing field, where it is used as a functional agent such as an emulsifying, overrun, stabilizing, thickening and/or gelling agent, in particular for totally or partially replacing certain animal proteins in the preparation of food products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ROQUETTE FRERES
    Inventors: Bernard Boursier, Damien Passe
  • Publication number: 20110305648
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a method of predicting and adjusting the viscosity of consumer product compositions prior to their final formulation. The prediction aides the determination of the amount of a viscosity modifier to introduce in the manufacture of the final formulation to ensure the compositions have viscosities that satisfies consumer preferences, among other things.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Dawn Renee KNAPEK, Lowen Robert Morrison, JR., Marco Caggioni, William Joseph Worley, Douglas Allan Royce, Jennifer Elaine Hilvert
  • Patent number: 8076117
    Abstract: Methods, kits, and systems for removing microbial biofilms from surfaces of objects (such as, e.g., explanted medical devices) are disclosed. The methods, kits, and systems rely on the use of acoustic energy in the presence of microbubbles to enhance biofilm removal while retaining viability of the microorganisms in the biofilm. The microbubbles may be provided in a variety of manners such as, e.g., vortexing a liquid, obtaining a suspension that includes pre-formed protein-stabilized microbubbles, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Andrej Trampuz, Robin Patel, James F. Greenleaf, Arlen D. Hanssen
  • Patent number: 8071816
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound according to the formula: Rf1[CH(—O—CH(3-m)Rf2m)(—O—CF2—CFH—Rf3)]n ??[I] wherein n is 1 or 2, wherein m is 1, 2 or 3, wherein, when n is 1, Rf1 is selected from the group consisting of highly fluorinated alkyl groups which are linear, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof, which may optionally be substituted, and which may optionally contain one or more catenated heteroatoms; wherein, when n is 2, Rf1 is selected from the group consisting of highly fluorinated alkylene groups which are linear, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof, which may optionally be substituted, and which may optionally contain one or more catenated heteroatoms; wherein each Rf2 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups which are linear, branched, cyclic, or a combination thereof, which may optionally be substituted, and which may optionally contain one or more catenated heteroatoms; wherein at least one Rf2 is highly fluorinated; wherein each Rf3 is indepe
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Richard M. Flynn, Michael G. Costello
  • Patent number: 8071528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising conversion agents and methods of using them. The conversion agents of the present invention comprise water insoluble compounds such as metal oxides, metal hydroxides, and combinations thereof. The compositions can be substantially free of a builder, e.g., a chelating agent, sequestrant, and/or threshold agent, while still achieving effective soil removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Kristen A. Mills, Lee J. Monsrud, Michael Rischmiller
  • Publication number: 20110283463
    Abstract: This invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising organic catalysts having enhanced enzyme compatibility and processes for making and using such cleaning compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Gregory Scot MIRACLE, George Douglas Hiler, II, Rebecca Massie Grey, Mark Robert Sivik, Ludwig Voelkel, Frank Dietsche, Christian Bittner
  • Patent number: 8063010
    Abstract: A solid detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The solid detergent composition is a result of solidifying a detergent composition precursor. The detergent composition precursor includes at least about 20 wt. % hydratable alkaline component, at least about 5 wt. % surfactant component, and water in an amount sufficient to allow the composition to solidify. Methods for manufacturing and using the solid detergent composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Ryther
  • Publication number: 20110269662
    Abstract: A system for cleaning ware includes a detergent composition and a rinse solution. The detergent composition includes an alkali metal hydroxide, a corrosion inhibitor and a surfactant. The detergent includes less than about 1% of an alkali metal carbonate by weight. The rinse solution includes water and a chelating acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventor: Altony Miralles
  • Publication number: 20110257015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric material comprising units capable of having a cationic charge at a pH of from about 4 to about 12; provided that said polymeric material has an average cationic charge density from about 2.75 or less units per 100 daltons molecular weight at a pH of from about 4 to about 12. The polymeric material is a suds enhancer and a suds volume extender for hand dishwashing compositions and personal care products such as soaps, shaving cream foam, foaming shaving gel, foam dephiliatories and shampoos. The polymers are also effective as a soil release agent in fabric cleaning compositions. The polymers are also useful in agrochemical foam, fire-fighting foam, hard surface cleaner foam, and coagulant for titanium dioxide in paper making.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: RHODIA INC.
    Inventors: Vance BERGERON, Dominic Wai-Kwing Yeung, Jean-Francois Bodet, Mark Robert Sivik, Bernard William Kluesener, William Michael Scheper
  • Patent number: 8034759
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to stabilized peracid compositions. Stabilizing compositions including a metal salt and a chelating agent are added to compositions including peracids. The results stabilized peracid compositions have increased shelf life and storage stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Victor F. Man, Keith G. LaScotte, Yvonne M. Killeen, Steven E. Lentsch
  • Publication number: 20110245134
    Abstract: The present application relates to encapsulated, solid, water soluble benefit agents and products comprising such encapsulates, as well as processes for making and using such encapsulates and products comprising such encapsulates. In one aspect, the present application relates to a melamine formaldehyde and/or urea formaldehyde encapsulation process that offers as solution to the dissolution of solid, water soluble benefit agents during the process's emulsification step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Johan SMETS, Susana Fernandez Prieto, Sandra Jacqueline Guinebretiere
  • Patent number: 8007687
    Abstract: An organic solvent which is very useful in paints is made up primarily of n-butyl acetate, n-heptane, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, acetone and a light hydrotreated petroleum distillate. The solvent typically has a closed cup flash point of about 50 to 75° F. The petroleum distillate typically has a boiling range from 230 to 320° F., a closed cup flash point from 35 to 75° F. and a kauri-butanol value not less than 25. A mixture of 8-carbon and 9-carbon hydrocarbons which are typically primarily paraffins or cycloparaffins typically makes up the vast majority of the petroleum distillate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Lawrence A. Boville, Sr.
  • Patent number: 7998917
    Abstract: A visually enhancing degreaser/cleaning composition for removing grease stains adhering to metallic surfaces in the kitchen. The cleaning composition in powder form includes an alkali metal hydroxide, trialkali phosphates, and either polychlorinated copper phthalocyanine or hydrated chromium sesquioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventor: Joel F. Palmore
  • Patent number: 7994369
    Abstract: Acyclic polyaldehydes and polyalcohols having 11, 16 or 21 carbon atoms and comprising at least two aldehyde or hydroxyl alcohol groups, at least three branches, and three or less carbon-carbon double bonds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Jeffrey John Scheibel, Robert Edward Shumate
  • Publication number: 20110189344
    Abstract: Methods are provided for recovery and formulation of insoluble enzymes from a microbial fermentation broth, without removal of microbial cells or cell debris. Granular and liquid formulations comprising insoluble enzymes are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Bodo, Robert I. Christensen, Rajdeep S. Dhaliwal, Meng H. Heng
  • Publication number: 20110182832
    Abstract: Perfume ingredients have been investigated and classified for their effectiveness in detaching biofilms from surfaces. Based on this classification, perfume compositions that are effective in assisting biofilm detachment can be formulated, whilst also allowing a degree of freedom in formulation that permits consideration of the hedonic properties of the composition. The compositions can be used in a wide range of perfumed consumer products, such as personal, domestic and industrial products, e.g. hard surface cleaning products, dental care products, and deodorant products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: QUEST INTERNATIONAL SERVICES B.V.
    Inventors: David Jonathan Bradshaw, Alan Forbes Provan, Christopher James Ioannou, John Martin Behan, Keith Douglas Perring
  • Publication number: 20110177993
    Abstract: A process for preparing a particle, the particle having: (i) cleaning active; (ii) structurant having a glass transition temperature; and (iii) optionally, plasticizer; wherein the process includes the step of: (a) contacting the plasticizer, the structurant, and the cleaning active to form a mixture, and forming a particle from the mixture; (b) optionally, removing at least part of the plasticizer from the mixture and/or particle of step (a); wherein the structurant undergoes a glass transformation during step (a) to create an amorphous structure which stabilizes the cleaning active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Hiram Alejandro Rubalcava Taylor, Francisco Pallares Galvan, Marco Antonio Escobar Velazquez, Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Vincenzo Guida, Johannes Georg Winter, David William York, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Kermit Wayne Kinne
  • Patent number: 7977434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer for use as a bleach activator, comprising the monomer units where n is an integer from 1 to 4 and R is a branched or unbranched, saturated hydrocarbyl radical having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, to processes for the preparation and to the use thereof as laundry detergents, cleaning compositions and disinfectant compositions, and also in textile bleaching and paper bleaching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Frank Dietsche, Alfred Oftring
  • Patent number: 7964544
    Abstract: A cleaning composition concentrate includes about 0.05 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of a surfactant component, about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a dispersant component, and about 0.001 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a sheeting agent component, wherein the composition comprises less than about 0.1 wt. % volatile organic compound exhibiting a vapor pressure of less than 0.1 mm Hg at 20° C. The cleaning composition can be provided as a use composition as a result of diluting the cleaning composition concentrate with water of dilution at a dilution ratio of cleaning composition concentrate to water of dilution of about 1:1. A method for preparing a cleaning composition is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Tami J. Tadrowski
  • Publication number: 20110124545
    Abstract: The present invention relates to particles, compositions comprising said particles, and processes for making and using the aforementioned particles and compositions. When employed in compositions or alone such particles provide controlled dosing and improved performance without the negatives that are associated with fluid products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventors: Paul R. Mort, III, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Mark Edward Wandstrat, George Gregory Spontak, Julie Ellis, John Demetrius Hatjopoulos
  • Publication number: 20110124544
    Abstract: The present invention discloses bio-based consumer products formulated with at least one algae-derived ingredient that is either directly obtained from algae colonies or derived through standard synthetic organic transformations starting from bioorganic substances of algae origin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Mengtao Pete He, Paul A. Pappalardo, Richard F. Theiler
  • Patent number: 7938912
    Abstract: A composition is provided for use in cleaning a surface of a cementitious material. The composition includes HCl, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, an alcohol, an ethoxylate, and a ketone. A method of using the composition includes applying the composition to a surface from which it is desired to clean a cementitious material and removing the composition and released cementitious material from the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Green Products & Technologies, L.L.C.
    Inventor: John MacDonald
  • Patent number: 7935669
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of perfumery. More particularly, it concerns compounds comprising at least one ?-oxy or ?-thio carbonyl moiety capable of liberating a perfuming molecule such as, for example, an ?,?-unsaturated ketone, aldehyde or carboxylic ester. The present invention concerns also the use of the compounds in perfumery as well as the perfuming compositions or perfumed articles comprising the invention's compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Firmenich SA
    Inventors: Charles Fehr, Arnaud Struillou, José Galindo
  • Patent number: 7931753
    Abstract: A method to remove deposits containing magnetite and copper from a container, particularly from a steam generator of a nuclear power plant. In a first step, the container is treated using an alkaline cleaning solution containing a complexing agent forming a soluble complex with iron ions, a reducing agent, and an alkalizing agent. In a second step a further complexing agent forming a more stable complex with iron III ions than the complexing agent used in the first step and an oxidant are added to the cleaning solution of the first step present in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Areva NP GmbH
    Inventors: Konrad Bitter, Ursula Hollwedel, Enkhtsetseg Batchuluun
  • Patent number: 7922828
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7922827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Publication number: 20110065163
    Abstract: The invention provides small enzyme-containing granules having an inorganic salt core and an enzyme-containing layer coated over the core, and methods for producing such granules. The majority of the enzyme granules are less than 300 ?m in diameter. The granules are suitable for incorporation into compositions such as cleaning, textile processing, and animal feed compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Nathaniel T. Becker, Robert Christensen I., Mark S. Gerbert, Antti Pekka Vaha-Vahe
  • Patent number: 7906042
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant represented by Formula (I): wherein Rf represents a fluoroalkyl group which may have an ether bond; Rh represents an alkyl group; r represents 1 or 0; when r=0, Z1 and Z2 represent (CH2)n1—(X1)p1— and —(X2)q1—, respectively; and when r=1, Z1 and Z2 represent (CH2Y)p2—CH2— and —(CH2Y)q2—, respectively, wherein X1 and X2 may be the same or different and each represents a divalent linking group, p1 represents 0 or 1, q1 represents 0 or 1, n1 represents an integer of 1-10; Y represents O, S or NR, wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, or t-butyl; p2 and q2 each represent 0 or 1 but are not 0 at the same time; and M represents a hydrogen atom, alkali metal, ½ alkaline earth metal or ammonium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takabumi Nagai, Kazuhisa Fujii
  • Patent number: 7902123
    Abstract: A cleaning composition including which comprises a surfactant and a propionate as co-surfactant and/or co-solvent. The composition can be used, for example, to clean drilling mud containing oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Surface Active Solutions (Holdings) Limited
    Inventors: John Harrison, Mark Zwinderman
  • Publication number: 20110046031
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for hydrolyzing hydrolyzable metallic salts, the metallic salts being reacted with emulsions of a) water and b) an inert liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: WACKER CHEMIE AG
    Inventors: Michael Stepp, Uwe Paetzold, Christian Schierlinger
  • Patent number: 7888309
    Abstract: This invention relates to substituted cyclooctenes of the formula I, wherein X and R are defined in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Givaudan SA
    Inventors: Thierry Granier, Jerzy A. Bajgrowicz, Andreas Hanhart
  • Patent number: 7829513
    Abstract: An organic cleaning composition includes effective amounts of citric acid, acetic acid and malic acid. The acids are mixed into a carrier. Optionally glycerin and soybean oil may also be added to the mixture. Preferably the acids are mixed with water wherein the water is about ninety-six point five percent (96.5%) to about ninety-seven point five percent (97.5%) by weight of the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Greenology Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam McCarthy, David Andrew Gordon
  • Patent number: 7828905
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7820149
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to personal care compositions and wipes. More particularly, the disclosure relates to compositions and wipes for imparting a perceivable aesthetic feel to the skin of a user. To achieve the perceivable aesthetic feel, a modified sorbitan siloxane is incorporated into the compositions and wipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Corey Cunningham, Scott W. Wenzel, Brian M. Langolf, Philip E. Kieffer, Christopher V. Decker
  • Patent number: 7811473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant represented by Formula (I): [Formula 1] wherein Rf represents a fluoroalkyl group which may have an ether bond; Rh represents an alkyl group; r represents 1 or 0; when r=0, Z1 and Z2 represent (CH2)n1—(X1)p1— and —(X2)q1—, respectively; and when r=1, Z1 and Z2 represent (CH2Y)p2—CH2— and —(CH2Y)q2—, respectively, wherein X1 and X2 may be the same or different and each represents a divalent linking group, p1 represents 0 or 1, q1 represents 0 or 1, n1 represents an integer of 1-10; Y represents O, S or NR, wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, or t-butyl; p2 and q2 each represent 0 or 1 but are not 0 at the same time; and M represents a hydrogen atom, alkali metal, ½ alkaline earth metal or ammonium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Daikin Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takabumi Nagai, Kazuhisa Fujii
  • Patent number: 7795201
    Abstract: The deposition of a benefit agent on a substrate after treatment of the substrate with a personal care composition which has a viscosity of at least 50 mPa·s at 25° C. and comprises the benefit agent and a low molecular weight surfactant is improved when a water-soluble polymer is used as a substitute for at least a portion of the low molecular weight surfactant. The headspace concentration of a fragrance provided by such personal care composition is also increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventors: Xiaodong Zhang, Jerry R. Conklin
  • Patent number: 7776811
    Abstract: A cleaner composition comprises a surfactant, a sodium source, an odor neutralizer, a fragrance, and a biocide, wherein the odor neutralizer comprises a betaine compound, aminoalcohol, a polyol, and an ionone, and wherein the cleaner composition is stable at a pH of about 9.5 to about 11.5 when stored for 24 months at a temperature of about 25° C. A spray dispenser comprises the cleaner composition and a propellant. Also described is a method of cleaning, deodorizing, or a combination thereof, automobile interiors by applying the disclosed cleaner composition to an automobile interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Colin M. Dilley, David L. Balog
  • Patent number: 7754104
    Abstract: A solvent composition of about 90 to about 10 percent by weight C1-C4 lactate ester and about 10 to about 90 percent by weight C2-C6 aliphatic alcohol with low odor and enhanced performance properties is disclosed. This composition can also be mixed with other solvents and continue to provide the low odor and enhanced performance properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Vertec Biosolvent, Inc.
    Inventors: Rathin Datta, James E. Opre
  • Patent number: 7749329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions and methods employing a water soluble magnesium compound. Such compositions can be used for reducing scale, rinsing, hard surface cleaning, ware washing, and corrosion inhibition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7745202
    Abstract: A process for producing soap is provided, which includes effective microorganisms (EM) and EM-X ceramic powder, which are added to enhance the degree of saponification of fat, strengthen the cleaning power, and to provide a detergent that is capable of proliferating effective microorganisms in sewage water after washing and cleaning the sewage water, and which exhibits an effect as a water purification material after washing. Effective microorganisms (EM) including mainly facultative anaerobic lactic acid bacteria, yeast and photosynthetic bacteria and EM-X ceramic powder are added in the process of producing the soap, thereby, the treated material obtained according to the present invention exhibits an environmental purification effect as a substrate of benign microorganisms or a microorganism material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: EM Research Organization, Inc.
    Inventor: Teruo Higa
  • Patent number: 7736537
    Abstract: Chlorofluorocarbon replacement solvents include a main component (first solvent) and a property-modification component (second solvent). The resulting solvent mixtures meet or exceed the solvency, flammability, and compatibility requirements for CFC's while providing similar or improved environmental and toxicological properties. These solvent mixtures can be used in conjunction with refrigeration or heat pumps, electronics, implantable prosthetic devices, oxygen systems, and optical equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Mainstream Engineering Corp.
    Inventors: Dustin Zastrow, John Meyer, Lisa Patton
  • Patent number: 7696143
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an acidic hard surface treatment composition which provides a cleaning and disinfecting benefit comprising: an acidic constituent which comprises water soluble organic acid; at least one anionic surfactant constituent; at least one nonionic surfactant constituent; at least one organic solvent constituent; optionally one or more further constituents and the balance, water. The compositions exhibit surprising efficacy against various gram positive and gram negative type pathogenic bacteria, as well as against fungi in the absence of known cationic quaternary ammonium compounds known to be effective against pathogenic bacteria, as well as other known-art antimicrobial constituents and bleach are excluded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.
    Inventors: Karen Ann McCue, Diane Neiman