For Plate Glass (e.g., Window, Mirror, Windshield, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/180)
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Patent number: 11820965Abstract: An aqueous cleaner composition providing good lubricity for obtaining superior cleaning and anti-streaking results on hard surfaces such as glass and stainless steel as well as plastic windows and the like. The cleaner composition includes water, isopropyl alcohol, droplets of polydimethylsiloxane dispersed within the cleaner composition for creating a lubricated surface. According to one implementation, sodium dodecyl sulfate is the surfactant which assists in soil removal. Essential oils can be added for fragrance, and colorants added for visual appearance.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Inventors: Alan Lembit Randmae, Rein S Randmae
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Patent number: 11702617Abstract: Methods of cleaning waxy, oily and/or greasy soils, including lipsticks and lip gloss, are disclosed. Methods of removing lipstick and lip gloss stains in laundry applications are disclosed through application of alkaline cleaning compositions comprising branched polyamines.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kerrie E. Walters, Jennifer Stokes, Carter M. Silvernail, Paige Owens, Ali Bichler, Sukhwan Soontravanich
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Patent number: 11629312Abstract: According to the invention, the compositions and methods provide for the complete removal of labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a plurality of surfaces through the use of an aqueous or non-aqueous basic organic solvent and/or an amidine, optionally in combination with surfactants, chelants, acidulants and/or additional bottle wash additives. Beneficially, the compositions and methods are suitable for use at lower temperatures and pH conditions, along with under caustic-free and/or reduced caustic conditions to effectively remove such labels, synthetic glues and/or adhesives from a surface within less than about 30 minutes.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Clinton Hunt, Jr., Michael Chen
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Patent number: 10472274Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to heating a ceramic paint applied to a portion of a coated article in order to at least partially “eat through” the underlying coating, with any remaining materials being removable by washing, and associated articles. In certain example embodiments, the coatings are multilayer sputter-deposited coatings formed on a glass or other substrate. The heat may be provided in connection with conventional heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering) and/or heat bending processes that otherwise would be performed on the coated article.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: GUARDIAN EUROPE S.A.R.L.Inventors: Ralf Greiner, Mario Olbrich, Sabine Knolle, Uwe Kriltz
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Patent number: 10316276Abstract: The aim of the invention is to improve the primary detergent power of detergents and cleaning products, in particular with respect to soiling containing oil and/or grease. For this purpose, polymers comprising N-vinyl imidazole-derived betaine units are incorporated into the products.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignees: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Faunhofer Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Hendrik Hellmuth, Benoit Luneau, Nicole Bode, Alexander Schulz, Andreas Buhl, Yvonne Willemsen, Andre Laschewsky, Erik Wischerhoff, Michael Paech
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Patent number: 10196589Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a liquid home care composition comprising a mixed hydrophobically modified cationic polysaccharide comprising a polysaccharide backbone having at least one cationic group, at least one C3-C8 short chain hydrophobic group and at least one C9-C24 long chain hydrophobic group attached thereon; at least one surfactants, and at least one additive agent used on the liquid home care composition. The liquid home care composition is a single clear, transparent liquid.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: HERCULES LLCInventors: Emmanuel Paul Jos Marie Everaert, Gijsbert Kroon, Adrianus Theodorus Pickert
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Patent number: 9278107Abstract: Disclosed is an antibacterial agent composition which is highly safe and has excellent antibacterial abilities, by using a silicon-containing compound that is obtained by a specific manufacturing method. The antibacterial agent composition has a more stable antibacterial component, and is capable of imparting antibacterial abilities to teeth, while being also capable of cleaning an article or the mouth. Also disclosed are: an antiviral agent composition which is highly safe and has excellent virus deactivation abilities; an antibacterializing method, a cleaning/mouth rinsing method, each using the antibacterial agent composition or the antiviral agent composition; and a method for fixing an antibacterial agent or an antiviral agent. The antibacterial agent composition may contain a silicon-containing compound which is represented by general formula (1) and obtained by reacting a specific triethoxysilyl compound in an ethanol solvent.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Hiroshima UniversityInventors: Hiroki Nikawa, Hironori Takeda, Toshio Kakihara, Takemasa Sakaguchi
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Patent number: 9266262Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light transmissive film having a cured resin layer with a fine concavo-convex structure on a surface of a base material film is provided. The method includes sandwiching an active energy ray-curable composition including a mold dissolving component between a mold having an inversion structure of the fine concavo-convex structure and the base material film, obtaining a light transmissive film in which a cured resin layer having the inversion structure of the mold transferred is formed on one surface of the base material film, and separating the obtained light transmissive film and the mold. Thus, it is possible to productively manufacture a light transmissive film, and to prevent the deposition of an attachment on the mold surface and the contamination of the mold surface. Moreover, a light transmissive film can be manufactured having excellent performances, such as antireflection properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd.Inventors: Satoru Ozawa, Katsuhiro Kojima, Yusuke Nakai, Hiroshi Onomoto
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Patent number: 8999911Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating a surface comprises a purified enzyme and an enzyme denaturant system. The enzyme denaturant system is configured to denature the purified enzyme such that any residue remaining on the surface after the treatment of the surface is virtually free of active purified enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Kathryn M. Armstrong, Kevin L. Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Joseph A. Fester
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Patent number: 8993501Abstract: A sprayable homogeneous and high viscosity surface cleaning gel or gel foam composition and method of cleaning is provided. The composition may include from about 70% to about 99% of a liquid carrier; from about 0.002% to about 10% of surfactant selected from the group of non-ionic, anionic, amphoteric, and zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof; from about 0.005% to about 5% of a water-soluble polymeric thickening agent; and from about 0.001 to about 1.0% of a pH balancing agent. The sprayable gel cleaner composition may be completely clear without any suspended encapsulated particles in it and includes a viscosity range from about 200 centipoise to about 30,000 centipoise at standard temperature and pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Visichem Technology, Ltd.Inventor: Brij P. Singh
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Publication number: 20150057209Abstract: An abrasive grain includes a granular porous body in which many primary grains are bonded with each other partially, and in a state where pores are formed, and a functionalizing material which is constituted of a material which is different from the primary grains is contained within the abrasive grain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.Inventors: Kiyotaka Sawada, Jun Zhang, Satoshi Kai, Takuya Kohda, Yangyang Dai
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Patent number: 8877698Abstract: Aqueous hard surface treatment compositions necessarily comprise an alcohol constituent selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof which alcohol constituent comprises from about 40 and 70 weight percent (“% wt”) of the total weight of the composition of which it forms a part. Preferably however the alcohol constituent is present in an amount of from about 50% wt to about 70% wt, more preferably is present in amounts of from about 60% wt to about 70% wt.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Mark Timothy Bennett, Andrew Francis Colurciello, Caryn Oryniak, Janette Kumyoung Suh, Laura Jean Vaccaro
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Patent number: 8865635Abstract: An aqueous-based cleaning composition including a water-insoluble builder component and a method of providing both such builder component and such cleaning composition in the absence of heat to provide a cleaning composition which is phase stable at room temperature without loss of cleaning efficacy. The builder component is composed of a C10-C16 linear fatty monohydric alcohol, e.g., tetradecanol, and an alcohol carrier. The alcohol carrier is preferably a C1-C4 monohydric alcohol. An alkyl glucoside is preferably also included in the cleaning composition to enhance the provision of the composition as a clear solution, and to promote combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials upon the mixing of components to provide the cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Vasyl A. Nechyporenko
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Patent number: 8859482Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preparing a solid form of acetic acid. The method at least includes the steps of combining a solid acid and a metal acetate with a solvent to form a slurry. After a predetermined period of time, a solid form of acetic acid is recovered. The present invention also includes a solid product of acetic acid produced by the above-mentioned method. There is also disclosed a formulation including the solid product of acetic acid according to the present invention. Further, there is disclosed a cleaning system including the formulation according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ChemLink Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan Giffin Moore, Lucas John Smith
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Publication number: 20140303058Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle-glass cleaning fluid composition comprising an alcohol, an anionic surfactant, and tartaric acid as a corrosion inhibitor. The present invention provides a cleaning fluid composition entailing improved metal corrosion prevention, durability for rubbers and plastics, and performance in preventing the noise and wear which occur when there is friction between a wiper blade and glass surface. The cleaning fluid composition of the present invention has outstanding corrosion-preventing properties while also substantially improving test-piece weight-change reduction and abnormal appearance changes, and has a highly outstanding performance in preventing noise and wear due to friction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: KUKDONG JEYEN COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Jae Yoon Park, Chang Yeol Jo, Hong Ki Lee
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Patent number: 8791058Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for household care which include a cationic nanogel, particularly for treating and/or modifying hard or textile surfaces. The composition particularly enables a hydrophilization of hard surfaces, particularly useful in cleaning or rinsing operations.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Katerina Karagianni, Iñigo Gonzalez, David James Wilson
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Patent number: 8716207Abstract: A solid cleaning composition including an ionic liquid and a hardening agent is provided. The compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates, including nonyl phenol ethoxylates. The solid cleaning compositions remain solid at room temperature despite the inclusion of ionic liquids, providing an effective, biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylate cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge
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Publication number: 20140113818Abstract: The present invention relates to a surfactant composition, consisting of 70 wt %-99.9 wt % sophorolactone, 0-1 wt % sophorolipid acid, less than 0.1% residual substrate, and remainder water. The invention further relates to products comprising this composition or hydrolysates thereof. The invention also relates to uses of these products and hydrolysates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: ECOVER CO-ORDINATION CENTER N.V.Inventors: Dirk Develter, Mark Renkin
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Publication number: 20140060583Abstract: A method of removing an unwanted constituent from a siliceous surface in which the method includes contacting the siliceous surface and the unwanted constituent with a multi-functional composition that includes water, a hydrophilic silane, and a surfactant, and drying the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Justin A. Riddle, Terry R. Hobbs, David D. Lu, Andrew S. D'Souza, Naiyong Jing, James P. Gardner, JR.
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Patent number: 8628765Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.Inventor: Michael Eric Frodyma
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Publication number: 20130252870Abstract: The present invention is related to a cleaning composition including at least one alkalinity source and a biodegradable terpolymer including maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate segments or monomers for controlling scale. The diluted use solution has a pH between about 7 and about 11.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventor: Carter Silvernail
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Patent number: 8476214Abstract: A multi-functional hard surface treating composition is described which includes (1) a surfactant system including at least two surfactants and (2) at least one alkylene glycol alkyl ether. The at least two surfactants include an anionic surfactant and either a polymer surfactant or a nonionic surfactant. The surfactant system and alkylene glycol alkyl ether have a synergistic effect to provide anti-fogging, anti-streaking, and cleaning benefits to a hard surface treated with the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Loretta G. Lynch, Sandra J. Demant, Jacqueline V. Lepow, Anne T. Maghasi
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Patent number: 8383097Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, IncInventor: Michael Eric Frodyma
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Patent number: 8383564Abstract: A heterocoagulate comprises first particles, having a particle size of at most 999 nm, on a second particle, having a particle size of at least 3 microns. The first particles comprise cerium oxide, and second particle comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of silicon oxides, aluminum oxides and zirconium oxides.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Nanophase Technologies CorporationInventors: Abigail R. Farning, Harry W. Sarkas, Patrick G. Murray
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Patent number: 8361946Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing an aqueous detergent dispersion comprising mixing at least one silane compound, colloidal silica particles, and a detergent to form an aqueous detergent dispersion comprising silanized colloidal silica particles. The invention also relates to a dispersion obtainable by the method and to the use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Peter Greenwood, Hans Lagnemo
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Patent number: 8357357Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in fragrance compositions. Novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds of the present invention are represented by formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy; and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Adam P. Closson, Benjamin Amorelli, Nicole O'Keefe
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Patent number: 8343908Abstract: A cleansing product suitable for making the cleaning of both inanimate and animate surfaces more fun and effective for children is disclosed. Specifically, the cleansing product is capable of expanding in volume under certain temperature conditions, and in some embodiments, can additionally include a coloring agent, providing a color change to indicate when sufficient cleansing has been performed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stacy Averic Mundschau, Scott W. Wenzel, Michael Ralph Lostocco, William Clayton Bunyard, Jian Qin, Chris Uecker
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Publication number: 20120251625Abstract: The use of extract of leeches' saliva as anti-bacterial agent for the manufacture of different compositions, such as a pharmaceutical composition, a cosmetic composition or a cleaning product.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2010Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicants: UNIVERSITE DE LILLE 1 SCIENCES ET TECHNOLOGIES, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUEInventors: Aurélie Tasiemski, Michel Salzet
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Patent number: 8278260Abstract: Eco-friendly, or “green”, cleaning wipes are disclosed. The wipes may include a substrate and a green concentrated aqueous cleaning composition impregnated therein. The wipes are dry to the touch before they are activated by water and applied to inanimate surfaces for cleaning. Because of the green concentrated cleaning composition and water-activation just before application, the disclosed wipes may clean larger surface areas and have longer shelf lives and lower weights for easy transportation, packaging and handling than conventional wet wipes that are pre-loaded with a diluted cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Marie-Esther Saint Victor
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Publication number: 20120230925Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Barbara Wagner, Oliver Reich, Alexander Mantler, Reinhold Öhrlein, Walter Fischer, Albert Schneider
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Patent number: 8232237Abstract: A cleaning article comprises a substrate in the form of a wipe loaded with a cleaning agent and loaded with a heat generating agent which generates heat when the wipe is exposed to water.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Patent number: 8232236Abstract: The claims encompass hard surface cleaner and hard surface treatment compositions containing particular ampholytic polymers which impart not only good residual cleaning properties but in particular give fast drying properties to the cleaning compositions. The polymers are for example terpolymers formed from diallydialkyammonium chloride, anionic monomers and N,N di-C1-C8 alkyl(meth)acrylamides.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Bingham S. Jaynes, Ashish Taneja, Xian-Zhi Zhou, Joseph A. Lupia
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Patent number: 8207102Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including a mixture of hardness ions (e.g., magnesium and calcium ions) in an amount greater than the amount of threshold agent, which have a beneficial effect on etch or corrosion during cleaning. The present compositions can reduce corrosion or etch of glass and aluminum. The present invention also relates to methods employing these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Kim R. Smith
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Publication number: 20120128608Abstract: Hybrid copolymer compositions include a hybrid copolymer including at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a naturally derived hydroxyl containing chain transfer agent as an end group; and a hybrid synthetic copolymer including one or more synthetic polymers derived from the at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer with at least one initiator fragment as an end group. The hybrid copolymer composition may be prepared as a scale inhibiting composition. Methods of preparing a hybrid copolymer are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: AKZO NOBEL N.V.Inventors: Klin A. Rodrigues, Matthew M. Vanderhoof, Allen M. Carrier, Jannifer Sanders
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Publication number: 20120087884Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds and their use in fragrance compositions. Novel 3.2.1-bicyclo-octene and -octane compounds of the present invention are represented by formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, acetate, carbonate monomethyl ester, and allyloxy; and wherein the broken line represents a single or double bond.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: April 12, 2012Inventors: Adam P. Closson, Benjamin Amorelli, Nicole O'Keefe
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Patent number: 8147970Abstract: The invention concerns an anti-scratch coating on a substrate, comprising one or several anti-scratch means and a pH buffer system which has in a watery solution a pH value ranging from neutral to highly alkaline, especially a pH value ranging between app. 7 and app. 12, preferably a pH value ranging from neutral to slightly alkaline, in particular a pH value ranging between app. 7 and app. 9. It is also the objective of the invention to produce and use the anti-scratch coating.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Schott AGInventors: Folker Steden, Jorg Hinrich Fechner
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Patent number: 8148318Abstract: The present invention relates to home or fabric care compositions comprising certain dye-polymer complexes. Additionally, methods for coloration of home or fabric care compositions using said dye-polymer complexes are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Zhiqiang Song, Bingham Scott Jaynes, Joseph Anthony Lupia, Xian-Zhi Zhou
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Publication number: 20120009279Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Publication number: 20110301070Abstract: A water soluble strip that includes a carrier film that include water soluble polymer, one or more actives and one or more agents such as heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator. The water soluble strip can optionally include other additives. The actives includes antimicrobial agent, cleaning agent and/or surfactant. The water soluble strip can include other materials. The heat forming agent and/or degrading accelerator, when used, are designed facilitate in degrading or dissolving the water soluble strip and/or increase the activity of the one or more actives. The water soluble film can be used for a variety of applications such as a hard surface cleaning strip, dishwashing strip, laundry cleaning strip, stop removing strip, drain unclogging strip, toilet bowl cleaning strip and the like. The water soluble strip eliminates the need to purchase and store numerous containers and/or heavy containers of cleaner that take up large amounts of shelf space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: Maria Ochomogo, Nancy Falk
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Patent number: 8063010Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Ryther
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Patent number: 8022025Abstract: A heterocoagulate comprises first particles, having a particle size of at most 999 nm, on a second particle, having a particle size of at least 3 microns. The first particles comprise cerium oxide, and second particle comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of silicon oxides, aluminum oxides and zirconium oxides.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Nanophase Technologies CorporationInventors: Abigail R. Farning, Harry W. Sarkas, Patrick G. Murray
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Patent number: 8008240Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of treating a hard surface with a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane. More specifically, it relates to a process of treating an horizontal hard surface, wherein a composition comprising polyalkoxylate trisiloxane is applied onto said hard surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Christopher Andrew Morrison, Robby Renilde François Keuleers, Thomas Delaere, Mercedes Labiano Ros
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Patent number: 7977297Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition comprising an acid system, wherein the acid system comprises oxalic acid and a second acid selected from the group consisting of: maleic acid; lactic acid; glycolic acid; and sulphamic acid; and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Pauline Chaigne, Marc Francois Theophile Evers
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Publication number: 20110160114Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20110150951Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Aicha Dkidak, Chris Jaak De Cuyper
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Publication number: 20110150949Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles, wherein said abrasive cleaning particles comprise a divinyl benzene cross-linked styrene polymer, wherein said abrasive cleaning particles are non-spherical and have a mean particles size D(v,0.9) of at least about 10 ?m and wherein said liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprises from about 0% to about 30% by weight of the composition of an organic solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Denis Alfred GONZALES, Martin Ian James, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Steve Ray Merrigan, Thomas Allen Desmarais
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Publication number: 20110146709Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant-based all-purpose cleaners useful for cleaning surfaces including household hard surfaces as well as glass. The cleaning compositions comprise an anionic sulfonate surfactant, a non-ionic aliphatic ethoxylated surfactant, an alcohol, and a residue-reducing agent. The cleaning compositions of the invention are effective in removing soils such as grease soil and in leaving un-rinsed or unwiped surfaces residue free.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Christine Toussaint, Nicole Andries, Myriam Mondin
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Publication number: 20110150950Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Denis Alfred GONZALES, Aicha Dkidak
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Patent number: 7943560Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel cyclopropanated macrocyclic ketone and lactone compounds of the general formula: wherein X is an atom or a functional group selected from the group consisting of O, N, S, R—CH, and CH2; wherein R is a C1-C3 alkyl group; wherein Y and W independently represent is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group, optionally substituted, consisting of less than 10 and preferably less than 7 carbon atoms; and wherein O is an oxygen atom, and the use of these novel compounds in creating fragrances and scents in items such as perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.Inventors: Anubhav P.S. Narula, Edward Mark Arruda, Franc T. Schiet
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Patent number: 7939484Abstract: A method for reducing the adhesion forces between hard surfaces and subsequently occurring soil is described. The method comprises the step of treating the hard surfaces with a liquid composition comprising special copolymers A. These copolymers A comprise structural units originating from a1) one or more special monomers comprising a cyclic amide structure or a2) one or more special alkoxylated monomers and b) one or more special monomers comprising an amido group and a sulfonic acid group in protonated or in salt form and may be crosslinked or non-crosslinked.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Clariant International, Ltd.Inventors: Matthias Loeffler, Daniel Stephen Rocque, George Italo Pitombeira Nunes