For Food Product (e.g., Shell Egg, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/111)
  • Patent number: 6071356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of cleaning-in-place soiled process equipment comprising circulating a solution comprising a protease and a lipase for a sufficient period of time to permit action of the enzymes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk Als
    Inventor: Hans Sejr Olsen
  • Patent number: 5997654
    Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
  • Patent number: 5972857
    Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising carbonates, detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Roselle, Toan Trinh
  • Patent number: 5965499
    Abstract: Acidic and basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate, alcohol ethoxylates and buffers are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones
  • Patent number: 5932527
    Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising carbonates, detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Roselle, Toan Trinh
  • Patent number: 5853730
    Abstract: A citrus scented cosmetic is described wherein citrus water distillate is substituted for some or all of the distilled and/or deionized water typically used as an ingredient in the cosmetic. Citrus water distillate is an economical, environmentally-friendly source of purified "soft" water which imparts a natural citrus odor to the cosmetic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventor: Henry M. Picken, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5849678
    Abstract: Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Liquid formulations comprising detergent surfactant, such as oleate, alcohol ethoxylates, etc., and neutralized phosphoric acid are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits, especially wax. Articles for applying the compositions to produce by spraying are disclosed. Use of the compositions for disinfectancy/sanitization of produce and cleaning/disinfectancy/sanitization of non-food inantimate surfaces are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones, Keith Homer Baker, Thomas Edward Ward, Toan Trinh
  • Patent number: 5712238
    Abstract: A multipurpose cleaning agent containing 6.5-8% sodium alkyl sulfate, 2.7-4% fatty acid coconut diethanolamide, 0.38-0.42% citric acid, 0.38-0.42% ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid, 0.42-0.48% sodium citrate, 2.88-3.2% water, 1.88-2.5% sodium polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate, 0.5-1% sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, 0.2-0.4% sodium percarbonate, 2-5% sodium tripoly phosphate, 40.38-35.89% low density sodium carbonate, 40.38-35.89% Na.sub.2 SO.sub.4.H.sub.2 O, 0.4-0.8%, savinase 40T, and 1-2% celluzyme 0.7T.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: Wu Hsiung Chan
  • Patent number: 5705461
    Abstract: Acidic and basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for cleaning fruits and vegetables are provided. Clear liquid formulations comprising oleate, alcohol ethoxylates and buffers are sprayed onto apples, lettuce and the like to remove soil and unwanted deposits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Bruce Prentiss Murch, Brian Joseph Roselle, Kyle David Jones