For Uncarpeted Floor Patents (Class 510/214)
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Patent number: 11730167Abstract: Stable, solid triamine compositions are disclosed. The pressed, cast, extruded or other solid compositions are suitable for antimicrobial, sanitizing and disinfectant applications. Ready-to-use solutions are obtained by dissolving the solid triamine compositions with water and the methods of use thereof are particularly suitable for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, rinsing and/or lubricating. Beneficially, the solid triamine compositions are at least partially neutralized, allowing activity of 90% and greater of the biocidal triamine, and provide at least substantially similar or superior performance and micro efficacy to liquid formulations.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail, Gregory G. Griese
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Patent number: 11618866Abstract: Described herein are aqueous cleaning compositions comprises a combination of polyalkylenimine and an acid, a surfactant, and a solvent mixture. Methods of making and using the same are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Karla Gomez, Cesar Rodriguez Cedillo, Carlos Munoz Carrillo
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Patent number: 11453844Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods of using the compositions for treating a floor surface. The disclosed compositions clean the floor surface, repair damage, or maintain the original look of the floor. The disclosed compositions also do not provide a permanent finish on the floor, are temporary coatings, or do not significantly change the gloss of the floor after application.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Brian Robert Leafblad, Grant Daniel Lindh, Avila M. Hoffman, Traci Lynn Gioino, Dale Curtis Larson
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Patent number: 11091401Abstract: Compositions and methods are presented that selectively dissolve calcium from a variety of cementitious materials without dissolving or otherwise degrading calcium silica hydrate (CSH). Preferably, contemplated compositions comprise guanidine bisulfate hydrochloride, which can be prepared from a reaction of urea, hydrochloric acid, and sulfamic acid. Therefore, it is especially contemplated that the compositions contemplated herein are particularly suitable to clean or otherwise condition surfaces of cured concrete, Portland cement-based material, or an aggregate containing CSH.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: PROTOCOL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Sergio Vitomir
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Patent number: 10662396Abstract: Antimicrobial or non-antimicrobial compositions, sanitizing compositions and other compositions combining use of a propoxylated EO/PO block copolymer surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide concentrated compositions having a desired viscoelasticity at an active level of at least 18% are disclosed. Non-antimicrobial applications combining use of a propoxylated surfactant and/or propoxylated polymer in combination with at least one additional anionic and/or nonionic surfactant to provide compositions having a desired viscoelasticity are also disclosed. Methods of using concentrated and use compositions having desired foaming enhancement and stabilization are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Derrick Richard Anderson, Amanda R. Blattner
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Patent number: 10472526Abstract: A peelable surface coating system comprises a multilayer peelable surface coating adhered to multi-section substrate with joints between sections. The multilayer peelable surface coating has strength and flexibility layers and a wear layer. Each strength and flexibility layer has a thickness of <0.6 mil and a Konig hardness of <40 seconds. The wear layer has a Konig value of >60 seconds and a thickness of from 0.2 to 3 mils. The strength and flexibility layers have a combined total thickness of 3.3 to 6 mils. The peelable coating system spans joints between sections and is peelable from both the substrate and the joints, and has an elongation (E %) of >350%, a break force maximum load (BF gm-Force) of >3000 gm-Force, a total thickness (T mils) of from 3.5 to 10 mils, and wherein: (E %)×(BF gm-Force)×(T mils)>4×106.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Michael T. Sarkis, Anthony Merten, Andrew Movrich
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Patent number: 9512384Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
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Patent number: 9029309Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
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Patent number: 9012388Abstract: A gel surfactant composition suitable for hard surface cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and which can be employed for household, institutional and/or industrial applications, composed by water and a) nonionic surfactants in the range of 1 to 50%, b) a cationic surfactant or association of cationic surfactants in the range of 20 to 50% and c) optionally amphoteric surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignees: Clariant Finance (BVI) Limited, Clariant S.A.Inventors: Matthias Loeffler, Ernesto Iwao Horikoshi, Gustavo Haruki Kume, Ana Regina Coimbra, Karine Lima Goncalves Framesqui, Manlio Gallotti, George Italo Pitombeira Nunes
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Patent number: 8951954Abstract: Disclosed herein are low volatile organic compound cleaner compositions which include a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and a fluorosurfactant. Also disclosed are low volatile organic compound cleaner compositions which include a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and an ethanolamine. Methods of using the compositions are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2009Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Lance D. Brown
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Patent number: 8895491Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a concentrated acidic floor cleaner and methods of using it to clean floors. The concentrated acidic floor cleaner can be diluted to form a use solution that is effective at removing polymerized grease, including animal and vegetable fats and non-trans fats, and other soils from floors. The use solution is especially useful for cleaning floors in commercial kitchens of full service and quick service restaurants and is effective on a variety of floors, including quarry tile.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas John Vinson, Melissa Collazo-Martinez
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Publication number: 20140274856Abstract: A floor cleaning kit is described which contains a first cleaning composition that is formulated to reduce or remove film buildup caused by cleaning and polishing agents. The floor cleaning kit also contains a second cleaning composition formulated to clean with minimal film residue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Anthony Thompson, James H. Turnbull
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Patent number: 8778093Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating removal composition comprising at least one weak metal binding agent, a solvent system comprising at least one alcohol or ester, and a corrosion inhibition system. A method of removing a coating from an intentionally colored concrete floor is also disclosed. Utilization of the method results in at least 70% retention of colorant component after stripping a coating from an intentionally colored concrete surface, such as a floor.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Crawford, Carmine Savaglio, Lance D. Brown
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Patent number: 8747567Abstract: A hard floor surface care process comprising a process of identifying, cleaning, polishing, and protecting manmade and natural stone hard floor surfaces having a single surface or multi-surface quality. The hard floor surface care process comprising an acid reactive or nonreactive hard floor surface identifying process; an emulsifying solution, agitating, and toweling cleaning process; a polishing process utilizing a lubricating solution with a polishing chemistry or pad, and a protecting process utilizing a protecting chemistry selected as a function of the identifying process.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Steven D. Azevedo
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Patent number: 8735338Abstract: Surfactant-containing compositions are described which include a protein component that has the effect of improving the surface-active properties of the surfactants contained in the compositions. The surfactant-containing compositions having the protein component demonstrate significantly lower critical micelle concentrations (CMC), reduced surface tensions, and reduced interfacial tensions than do comparable compositions having no protein component. In addition, the surfactant-containing compositions having the protein component has the effect of converting greasy waste contaminants to surface active materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Advanced Biocatalytics Corp.Inventors: John W. Baldridge, Carl W. Podella
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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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Patent number: 8697622Abstract: Synergistic combinations of extended chain surfactants and co-surfactants, emulsions or microemulsions and cleaning compositions incorporating the same are provided. In certain embodiments a surfactant system is disclosed which includes extended nonionic surfactants, and a linker surfactant. This system forms stable emulsions or microemulsions with oils, including non-trans fats and fatty acids and these emulsions or microemulsions are stable, irreversible and can be created at low temperature. The cleaning compositions may include the surfactant system alone, a stable emulsion or microemulsion with oil and the surfactant system, a pre-spotter or other pre-treatment or soft surface and hard surface cleaning compositions comprising the surfactant combination.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Yvonne Marie Killeen, Steven Eugene Lentsch, Michael Charles DeNoma
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Patent number: 8669223Abstract: A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter M. Silvernail, Kerrie Walters
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Patent number: 8653161Abstract: Polymers P as dispersants, in particular as liquefiers, for hydraulically setting systems, and hydraulically setting systems including the polymer P. The polymer P includes at least one acid unit, at least one ester unit, and at least one unit containing terephthalate or naphthalate.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Sika Technology AGInventors: Christina Hampel, Ulf Velten, Ueli Sulser, Jabbar Al Shemari, Norman Blank
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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: 20130338053Abstract: The present invention relates to compacted solid detergent compositions, generally in the form of pills or tablets for all types of cleaning tasks such as cleaning floors and glass, using washing machines, dishwashers, air fresheners, etc. This invention also relates to the use of the detergent composition according to the invention for producing effervescent tablets or compacted powders that can be used in detergent compositions that disaggregate immediately when they come into contact with an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Jordi Caparros Casco
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Patent number: 8585829Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting up to about 50% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition, a soil resistant agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition and water. Methods of cleaning coated and uncoated surfaces, and particularly stone surfaces, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Patent number: 8545635Abstract: A hard floor surface care process comprising a process of identifying, cleaning, polishing, and protecting manmade and natural stone hard floor surfaces having a single surface or multi-surface quality. The hard floor surface care process comprising an acid reactive or nonreactive hard floor surface identifying process; an emulsifying solution, agitating, and toweling cleaning process; a polishing process utilizing a lubricating solution with a polishing chemistry or pad, and a protecting process utilizing a protecting chemistry selected as a function of the identifying process.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: Steven D. Azevedo
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Patent number: 8524647Abstract: A composition which is effective in removing a wide variety of contaminants, such as organic compounds, from a wide variety of environments, such as printing systems, is provided. A process of preparing such composition includes contacting hydrogen peroxide, glycolic acid, and water. The process can additionally include contacting with one or more additional components such as isopropyl alcohol.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: James E. McClung
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Publication number: 20130213435Abstract: Compositions and methods for improved cleaning using neutral cleaners are disclosed. In particular, neutral pH cleaning compositions according to the invention employ a synergistic combination of water insoluble surfactants and an anionic hydrotropes capable of forming a stable, low-foaming solution. The neutral cleaning solutions provide significant benefits over water insoluble microemulsions traditionally used for neutral cleaning compositions and provide at least equivalent cleaning efficacy as non-neutral cleaning compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Catherine Hanson, Andrew Wold, Traci Gioino, Kim R. Smith, Yvonne Marie Killeen
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Publication number: 20130184192Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a concentrated acidic floor cleaner and methods of using it to clean floors. The concentrated acidic floor cleaner can be diluted to form a use solution that is effective at removing polymerized grease, including animal and vegetable fats and non-trans fats, and other soils from floors. The use solution is especially useful for cleaning floors in commercial kitchens of full service and quick service restaurants and is effective on a variety of floors, including quarry tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventor: Ecolab USA Inc.
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Publication number: 20130178540Abstract: The present invention provides sulfoxide compounds comprising hydrophobic ester or amide moieties such that the compounds have surfactant properties. Also provided are methods for using the sulfoxide compounds or mixtures of the sulfoxide compounds in a variety of applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: NOVUS INTERNATIONAL INC., Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
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Publication number: 20130109606Abstract: A stability enhancement agent for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions is described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and a polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salt binding agent forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred polyepoxysuccinic acid or polyepoxysuccinic acid metal salts have a molecular weight of between about 400 and about 1,500 g/mol. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphorus and NTA.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventor: ECOLAB USA INC.
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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: 8372796Abstract: Solid cleaning products suitable for use as a floor cleaner are disclosed. The solid cleaning products are essentially free of unbound water and include an acid, an anionic surfactant, a nonionic surfactant and a builder. The present invention also discloses methods of using the solid cleaning products by dissolving the solid cleaning product in water to form a use solution; and applying the use solution to a floor.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Karen O. Rigley, Tami Jo Tadrowski, Peter J. Barnett
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Publication number: 20120252713Abstract: These disclosures relate to a composition comprising a combination of chemicals and to a process for using the same composition. This process provides a means to use the composition in cleaning floors and surfaces previously coated with a wax coating for protection of the surface. The composition can include a combination of chemicals selected from microemulsion concentrates based on benzyl alcohol in combination with aqueous ammonia solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: INVISTA North America S.a.r.l.Inventors: Richard P. BEATTY, Kuntal CHATTERJEE
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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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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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Patent number: 8227397Abstract: The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
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Patent number: 8221859Abstract: The invention provides a moist wipe for cleaning a surface, the wipe comprising a sheet material premoistened with an aqueous emulsion comprising a wax and no or a low amount of silicone compounds. The wipe is used to wipe a surface, to prevent or reduce against water staining on the surface, as might arise from subsequent contact with aqueous liquids. The invention further provides a packaged product containing at least one wipe, and a method of manufacturing moist wipes.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Christopher Ledger, Lynne Swainger
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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: 20120148830Abstract: A soil resistant floor surface treatment composition is provided. In particular, a composition comprises a maleic/olefin copolymer and an optional cleaning agent. Methods for treating a porous floor surface with a soil resistant agent and kits comprising a floor treatment composition, an applicator, a removal agent for removing a plurality of soils from a treated surface, and instructions for use are further provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Catherine Hanson, Minyu Li, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20120149623Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting up to about 50% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition, a soil resistant agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition and water. Methods of cleaning coated and uncoated surfaces, and particularly stone surfaces, are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Publication number: 20120145188Abstract: A soil resistant floor surface treatment composition is provided. In particular, a composition comprises a maleic/olefin copolymer and an optional cleaning agent. Methods for treating a porous floor surface with a soil resistant agent and kits comprising a floor treatment composition, an applicator, a removal agent for removing a plurality of soils from a treated surface, and instructions for use are further provided by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Catherine Hanson, Minyu Li, Andrew S. Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Patent number: 8188028Abstract: Surfactant-containing compositions are described which include a protein component that has the effect of improving the surface-active properties of the surfactants contained in the compositions. The surfactant-containing compositions having the protein component demonstrate significantly lower critical micelle concentrations (CMC), reduced surface tensions, and reduced interfacial tensions than do comparable compositions having no protein component. In addition, the surfactant-containing compositions having the protein component has the effect of converting greasy waste contaminants to surface active materials.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Advanced BioCatalytics CorporationInventors: John W. Baldridge, Carl W. Podella
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Patent number: 8173586Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating removal composition comprising at least one weak metal binding agent, a solvent system comprising at least one alcohol or ester, and a corrosion inhibition system. A method of removing a coating from an intentionally colored concrete floor is also disclosed. Utilization of the method results in at least 70% retention of colorant component after stripping a coating from an intentionally colored concrete surface, such as a floor.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Crawford, Carmine Savaglio, Lance D. Brown
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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: 20120006354Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cleaning surfaces using an aqueous composition comprising at least one hydrophobin and a synergistically effective, non-interface-active, water-soluble additive. The method is suitable in particular for cleaning hard, hydrophobic, poorly wettable surfaces, such as, e.g., plastic floors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Ulf Baus, Thorsten Montag, Claus Bollschweiler, Thomas Subkowski, Monika Haas, Ralf Haak
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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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Patent number: 8093199Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Andress K. Johnson, Stephen E. Minter
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Publication number: 20110287994Abstract: The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
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Patent number: 7964548Abstract: The disclosure relates to an enzyme stabilization system, compositions with the enzyme stabilization system, and methods of using the enzyme composition. Preferred ratios of acid to amine are effective at stabilizing enzyme. Optional nonionic surfactants and solvents also positively contribute to enzyme stability. The compositions are useful in cleaning applications.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brandon L. Herdt, Werner Strothoff, Alice Siegmann
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Patent number: 7964544Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Tami J. Tadrowski
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Publication number: 20110065623Abstract: Solid cleaning products suitable for use as a floor cleaner are disclosed. Methods of making and using solid cleaning products are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Karen O. Rigley, Tami Jo Tadrowski, Peter J. Barnett
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Publication number: 20100311631Abstract: Disclosed herein are low volatile organic compound cleaner compositions which include a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and a fluorosurfactant. Also disclosed are low volatile organic compound cleaner compositions which include a diethylene glycol monoalkyl ether, benzyl alcohol, and an ethanolamine. Methods of using the compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2009Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: DIVERSEY, INC.Inventors: Ryan E. Kron, Lance D. Brown