Gas Generating (e.g., Effervescent, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/117)
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Patent number: 8937036Abstract: A dental appliance disinfecting composition which includes a chloramine bleaching agent and an amino acid.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: LMA Solutions Inc.Inventors: Nicholas Conley, Lynn Muzik
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Patent number: 8754022Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods to provide an effervescent garbage disposal cleaner. The compositions are contained in a water-soluble film and include encapsulated technologies to isolate ingredients that are sensitive to temperature and humidity fluctuations, and are also prone to react with each other, which would result in comprising the overall product performance.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Wenyu Zhang, Elizabeth L. Donald
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Patent number: 8697621Abstract: A surfactant product includes a first effervescent material and a second effervescent material. Each effervescent material is capable of effervescence on contact with water, wherein the rate of effervescence of the first effervescent material is greater than the rate of effervescence of the second effervescent material. The first and second effervescent materials are distinct from each other and at least one of the effervescent materials envelops the other of the effervescent materials.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Cosmetic Warriors Ltd.Inventors: Helen Elizabeth Ambrosen, Mark Constantine, Margaret Joan Constantine, Noriko Miura, Jack Contantine
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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: 8475759Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical composition and method of generating carbon dioxide for use with an insect monitor and/or capture device comprising: i) an effervescent agent; ii) a solid acid; iii) a deliquescent agent; and optionally iv) an anti-clumping agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Bruce C. Black, Shreya Sheth, Linda Varanyak
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Publication number: 20120219513Abstract: The present invention discloses a compound comprising an expanded percarbonate salt having less than about 24 wt. % hydrogen peroxide. Also disclosed in this invention is a composition including the above-mentioned compound and a liquid loaded thereon. Further, there is disclosed a method of manufacturing the above-described compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: ChemLink Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan Giffin MOORE, Joseph Matthew Garmon, Bridget Nicole Lemley
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Publication number: 20110127179Abstract: This disclosure relates to a dental appliance cleanser which is a non-effervescent formulation containing a water insoluble polymeric disintegrant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2008Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventor: Joseph Hyungkook Ahn
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Patent number: 7651988Abstract: A cleanser composition suitable for use with oral appliances, which provides a sensory signal to the user. The sensory signal is such that the user believes the signal to indicate that cleansing of the oral device if occurring or, alternatively, that cleansing action has ceased.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: SmithKline Beecham CorporationInventors: Charles V. Dullea, Stanley J. Lech, Naresh I. Mehta, Stuart Wilensky
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Patent number: 7507699Abstract: The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a non-ionic surfactant, an alkali salt, an organic acid; and optionally, conventional additives, where the composition is in powder form. The water soluble containers can be made by thermoforming or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2002Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Diane Joyce Burt, James Chi-Cheng Feng, Ralph Gencarelli, Jeanne Marie Lesica
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Patent number: 7300912Abstract: A foaming cleansing preparation and system that produce a high quality, self-sustaining foam immediately upon exposure to water without physical agitation or rubbing is provided. The inventive cleansing preparation is made up of at least one dry acid, at least one dry base, and at least one liquid film-forming cleansing agent. When the cleansing preparation is exposed to water, the acid(s) and the base(s) will react to form a gas and the cleansing agent(s) will form a liquid film, and the gas and the liquid film will then interact to form or generate a foam. The inventive cleansing system is made up of a plurality of delivery particles, with each such delivery particle containing one or more components of the inventive cleansing preparation.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventors: Robert A. Fiore, Samuel J. Huang
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Patent number: 7102039Abstract: Octafluoropropane is produced by a process including a step (1) of reacting hexafluoropropene with hydrogen fluoride in a gas phase at a temperature of from 150 to 450° C. in the presence of a fluorination catalyst to obtain 2H-heptafluoropropane and a step (2) of reacting 2H-heptafluoropropane obtained in step (1) with fluorine gas in a gas phase at a temperature of from 250 to 500° C. in the absence of a catalyst to obtain octafluoropropane. High-purity octafluoropropane is obtained which can be used in a process for producing a semiconductor device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Showa Denko K.K.Inventors: Hiromoto Ohno, Toshio Ohi
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Patent number: 6964945Abstract: The invention relates to solid detergent compositions comprising an aluminosilicate builder and an anionic surfactant and comprising (n) components (i), n being at least 2, whereby the level of aluminosilicate builder in said components together is at least 5% by weight of the composition and the level of the anionic surfactant in said components together is at least 5% by weight of the composition, and whereby the degree of mixture (M) of the anionic surfactant and the aluminosilicate builder is from 0 to 0.7, as defined in the description.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1998Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Richard Timothy Hartshorn, Zayeed Alam, Kevin Norwood
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Publication number: 20040102341Abstract: Effervescent compositions are disclosed. The effervescent composition may include at least one compound capable of effervescence in the presence of a liquid, such as water. The effervescent composition may also include a non-hygroscopic solvent. The presence of the non-hygroscopic solvent may assist the effervescent composition in substantially avoiding effervescence until the composition contacts a liquid. Optionally, the ratio of the at least one compound capable of effervescence to the non-hygroscopic solvent is not less than 9:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Luz P. Requejo
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Patent number: 6583103Abstract: A liquid two part cleaning composition for hard surfaces, and a two chamber bottle for dispensing the cleaner are disclosed. The cleaner includes a first basic liquid and a second acidic liquid. At least one of the liquids includes a surfactant system. At least one of the liquids includes a foam inhibitor. When the first and second liquid are dispensed on a surface, carbon dioxide gas released instantaneously creates a quickly breaking foam on the surface. The bottle has horizontal orientation, of the first and second chamber that assures a user's thumb is on the front wall and a user's fingers are on the rear wall of the bottle when dispensing. The horizontal orientation provides an ergonomically advantageous wide range of motion. The positioning of a user's thumb on the front wall of the bottle allows for design adjustments in the bottle to achieve equal dispensing from both chambers.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Michael E. Klinkhammer
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Publication number: 20030073591Abstract: Detergent compositions having a detersive surfactant system, an effervescent system comprising an acid source comprising an acid or acid-salt blend having the formulaType: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Kevin Todd Norwood, Charles David Bragg
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Patent number: 6500406Abstract: A non-self-supporting denture care composition comprises polybutene with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000 and a denture care active. The denture care composition may further comprise a denture care carrier. Kits comprising polybutene, a container and instructions for use or an applicator for applying the composition directly to the denture surface are also disclosed. The polybutene composition of the kits can further comprise a denture care active.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jayanth Rajaiah, Lisa Catron Ernst, Ann Maria Case, Thinh Nguyen Ha, William Michael Glandorf, Christopher Robert Mayer
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Patent number: 6491896Abstract: A denture cleanser composition comprising polybutene, with a molecular weight of about 300 to about 3000, an effervescence generator and a bleaching agent. Optionally, denture cleanser compositions may further comprise tablet binders, organic peroxyacid bleach precursors, surfactants including a dimethicone copolyol, lipophilic compounds such as flavorants and coolants, chelating agents, and other therapeutic and cosmetic active agents.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: December 10, 2002Assignee: The Proctor & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jayanth Rajaiah, Lisa Catron Ernst, Ann Maria Case, Thinh Nguyen Ha, William Michael Glandorf, Christopher Robert Mayer
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Patent number: 6468950Abstract: The present invention provides a novel microbicide for a detergent comprising an inorganic carrier conjugated with an antimicrobial metal ion, and a denture detergent containing said microbicide.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2000Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Assignees: Kyowa Limited, Shionogi & Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koji Kawasaki, Masahiro Kubo, Takeo Fujitani
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Patent number: 6451746Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a liquid ingredient, an effervescent system and optionally a solvent. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and 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 is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate and/or a mixture of any or 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, and/or optical brighteners.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: ChemLink Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan Giffin Moore, Hilton G. Dawson, Richard A. DeSenna, Kenneth Scott Wiley
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Patent number: 6440906Abstract: An effervescent compound is disclosed which includes a solvent and an effervescent system. The solvent may be both hydrophilic and have low solubility with organic effervescent ingredients. The solvent may include a glycol ether, for example, but not limited to, 2-butoxyethanol. The effervescent system used in the effervescent compound may be, for example, but is not limited to, expanded sodium perborate or a mixture of sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and an acid. 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, and/or optical brighteners. Also disclosed is a method for making an effervescent compound, including the steps of providing a solvent, providing an effervescent system in powder form, and mixing the solvent with the effervescent system, thereby producing a free-flowing effervescent compound.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: August 27, 2002Assignee: Chemlink Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan Giffin Moore, Hilton G. Dawson, Richard A. DeSenna, Kenneth Scott Wiley
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Patent number: 6313086Abstract: Low density detergent compositions, containing sulfate and an acidic dispersing aid combined with an alkaline source, which are capable of reacting together to produce a gas, are suitable for use in laundry washing methods.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stuart Clive Askew, Graham Alexander Sorrie
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Patent number: 6191100Abstract: This invention relates to a detergent composition comprising an anionic surfactant and a cationic surfactant, an acid source and an alkali source capable of reacting together in the presence of water to produce a gas.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stuart Clive Askew, Graham Alexander Sorrie
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Patent number: 6171404Abstract: Simple, efficacious, easily manufacturable, convenient to use and cost-effective contact lens care cleaning compositions comprising carbon dioxide and carbonic acid as cleansing agents are disclosed. The compositions do not require abrasive agents such as polymeric beads, nor ocularly irritating agents such as enzymes or surfactants in order to effectively clean proteinaceous and nonproteinaceous deposits from the surface of contact lenses. Also disclosed is a one-step cleaning and disinfecting regimen, whereby an effervescent tablet composition capable of generating carbon dioxide and carbonic acid is dissolved in a disinfecting solution or rinsing/disinfecting/storage solution.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1999Date of Patent: January 9, 2001Assignee: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Rajkumar Bhatia, Alok K. Kulshreshtha, Geoffrey R. Owen, Yusuf Ali
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Patent number: 6153567Abstract: A flavor, perfume, coolant or antimicrobial composition comprising an aminoalkylsilicone having an aminosiloxane content of from about 0.1%-2% on a repeating unit basis. The composition provides improved surface residuality, impact and/or antimicrobial efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1997Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Iain Allan Hughes
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Patent number: 6077501Abstract: A denture cleanser tablet or other cleaning composition comprises a synergistic combination of a hexametaphosphate, such as sodium hexametaphosphate, and an ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (Versene Acid or EDTA) or a salt thereof. The cleaning composition can be prepared without peracids or peracid salts, which leads to a milder, but highly effective, cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Block Drug Company, Inc.Inventors: Vincent J. Sickora, Paul X. Riccobono
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Patent number: 6057281Abstract: A tableted household cleaning composition for cleaning glass and other hard surfaces and methods for making and using the same are disclosed. The cleaning composition is in tablet form and includes an acidic component selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acids, their salts and mixtures thereof; a basic component selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates, alkali metal bicarbonates and mixtures thereof; and polyvinyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Amway CorporationInventor: Charles L. Stamm
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Patent number: 6008171Abstract: A denture cleansing composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, an effervescence generator and an aminoalkysilicone. The composition provides improved antiplaque, cleasing and antibacterial activity together with excellent physical and in-use performance characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1997Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Iain Allan Hughes, Elizabeth Mary Ryan, Christopher David White
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Patent number: 5856282Abstract: A bleach composition comprising an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, a lipophile selected from flavorants, perfumes, physiological coolants, antimicrobial agents and mixtures thereof, and a dimethicone copolyol selected from alkyl- and alkoxy-dimethicone copolyols having formula (I) wherein: X is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy and acyl groups having from about 1 to about 16 carbon atoms, Y is selected from alkyl and alkoxy groups having from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms, n is from about 0 to about 200, m is from about 1 to about 40, q is from about 1 to about 100, the molecular weight of the residue (C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O--).sub.x (C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O--).sub.y X is from about 50 to about 2000, and x and y are such that the weight ratio of oxyethylene: oxypropylene is from about 100:0 to about 0:100. The composition provides improved lipophile and bleach stability.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1997Date of Patent: January 5, 1999Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Iain Allan Hughes
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Patent number: 5759523Abstract: The invention is drawn to a denture cleaning composition which comprises 1) an inorganic persalt bleaching agent, 2) an effervescence generator, 3) a dimethicone copolyol selected from the group consisting of alkyl- and alkoxy- dimethicone copolyols having the formula (I) as set forth in the specification, and 4) optionally an organic peroxyacid bleach precursor.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 1997Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Iain Allan Hughes, Elizabeth Mary Ryan, Christopher David White