Solid, Shaped Article (e.g., Tablet, Briquette, Pellet, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/224)
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Patent number: 8957011Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven E. Lentsch
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Patent number: 8940676Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Patent number: 8927478Abstract: The invention relates to the use of manganese oxalates in detergents and cleaning agents, in particular in cleaning agents containing peroxy compounds for hard surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Clariant International Ltd.Inventors: Gerd Reinhardt, Michael Best, Joachim Erbes
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Publication number: 20140378365Abstract: New solid detergent compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. The compositions for forming the solid detergents comprise a copolymer, scale inhibiting agent, and non-phosphate builder dispersed or dissolved in a solvent system. Advantageously, the inventive solid detergents provide dramatically improved cleaning performance and drying time without the use of a separate rinse additive. The detergents are especially suited to commercial dishmachine processes. The solid detergents are also in the form of a solid, homogeneous, self-sustaining body for improved handling and use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventor: Michael Oberlander
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Publication number: 20140366919Abstract: A unit-dose cleaning article comprising cleaning agents in a wrapping, wherein at least 50% by weight of the cleaning agents is constituted by elements which individually are of volume in the range of from 50 to 800 mm3. The article may be used in ware washing, preferably in dishwashing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Marine Cabirol, Lucia Krubasik, Judith Preuschen, Pavlinka Roy, Jordi Salvador
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Patent number: 8906839Abstract: Solid block alkaline detergent compositions are disclosed comprising a source of alkalinity, and other detergent additives including sequestrants. The solid block detergents of the invention used a mixed inorganic and organic sequestrant composition that successfully softens service water used in manufacturing aqueous detergents from the composition, but also obtains substantially improved organic soil removal on dishware or flatware. The solid block detergents of the invention comprise large masses of the chemical ingredients having a weight of greater than about 500 grams in a solid block product format that is typically dispensed using a spray on water dispenser that creates an aqueous concentrate that is used in a washing machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Steven E. Lentsch, Keith E. Olson
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Publication number: 20140349905Abstract: A liquid cleaning agent in a water-soluble packaging containing at least one sulfopolymer and at least one polyhydric alcohol.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Konstantin Benda, Thomas Eiting, Nina Mussmann, Thorsten Bastigkeit
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Patent number: 8888924Abstract: A solid controlled release composition according to the present invention includes at least one cellulosic material, water, at least one active ingredient, and optionally at least one of a saccharide, sugar alcohol or salt. The active ingredient can be a polycarboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michael E. Besse
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Patent number: 8877699Abstract: A dishwasher detergent composition comprising: a compound of formula 1; a liquid non-ionic surfactant; and at least one solid non-ionic surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) LimitedInventors: Judith Preuschen, Andrea Stein
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Patent number: 8871699Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are disclosed. Detergent compositions employing phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives with alkali metal carbonate and/or alkali metal hydroxide reduce had water scale accumulation on treated surfaces at alkaline conditions between about pH of 9 and 12.5. Methods employing the detergent compositions and preventing hard water scale accumulation are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Martin Silvernail, Erik C. Olson
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Publication number: 20140303059Abstract: The invention relates to a particle comprising a bleach catalyst, a sulphonated polymer and a coating material. The particles are suitable for use in detergent compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Kai Heppert, Steffen Lingler
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Patent number: 8846595Abstract: Methods of making a (e.g. dilute) cleaning solution from a hydrogel cleaning concentrate, packages of hydrogel cleaning concentrate, and methods of making a hydrogel cleaning concentrate are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Caroline M. Ylitalo, Robin E. Wright, Sonja K. Belgrade, Mitchell T. Johnson, Richard L. Walter, John M. Brandner, Narina Y. Stepanova, James W. Zurawski
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Patent number: 8841245Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising: a) an alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine said alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine comprising a polyalkyleneimine backbone, alkoxy chains and quaternization groups wherein the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine has a degree of quaternization of at least 5% and wherein: i) the polyalkyleneimine backbone represents from 0.5% to 40% by weight of the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine; ii) the alkoxy chains represent from 60% to 99% by weight of the alkoxylated polyalkyleneimine; and b) a bleach system comprising bleach and optionally a bleach enhancer.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Michael Stanford Showell, Frank Hulskotter, Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Phan Shean Lim, Melissa Cuthbertson, Glenn Steven Ward, Rainer Anton Dobrawa
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Patent number: 8822403Abstract: Solid detergent compositions according to the present invention include at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one polycarboxylic acid, at least one saccharide or sugar alcohol and water. Suitable saccharides include sucrose, fructose, inulin, maltose and lactulose, and may be present in the composition in a concentration of at least 0.5 wt %. Compositions according to certain embodiments form stable solid block detergent compositions that do not swell significantly even when subjected to elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter Silvernail
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Publication number: 20140243251Abstract: A process for producing granules comprising one or more complexing agent salts of formula (I): from an aqueous starting solution, comprising the one or more complexing agent salts in a concentration of from 10 to 80% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous starting solution, in a jet apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Stefan BLEI, Michael SCHOENHERR, Franz WEBER, Francois BECKER
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Patent number: 8759269Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt, sodium carbonate, and water. The straight chain saturated carboxylic acid salt is selected from a salt of a mono-, di-, or tri-carboxylic acid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
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Publication number: 20140171353Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic dishwashing detergent composition that is formulated to provide effective cleaning at low temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Lucia Krubasik, Judith Preuschen, Andrea Stein
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Publication number: 20140171327Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composite including one or more core units having an ionic strength-responsive hydroxyl-functional vinylic co-polymeric coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
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Publication number: 20140171328Abstract: A novel composite including one or more core units, each core unit including a specified active agent and having pH responsive, vinylic copolymer coating, to a process for the preparation of such a composite, to formulations including the same and their use in a variety of industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: REVOLYMER (U.K.) LIMITEDInventors: Stephen Armstrong, Terence Cosgrove, John Jeffrey Gerrard, Melanie Jane Hughes, David Alan Pears
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Patent number: 8748364Abstract: Detergent compositions including at least one aminocarboxylate, at least one maleic/methylvinyl ether copolymer, an alkaline agent and optional additives. Embodiments of the present invention include reduced concentrations of aminocarboxylate compared to conventional compositions, while preventing scale accumulation and providing stain removal capability.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Carter Silvernail
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Patent number: 8748365Abstract: Stability enhancement agents for use in a solidification matrices and solid detergent compositions are described. Stability enhancement is provided by a hydratable salt, water and phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivative binding agents forming a dimensionally stable composition. Preferred phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives include phosphinosuccinic acid and mono-, bis- and oligomeric phosphinosuccinic acid (PSO) derivatives. The stability enhancement composition for use in a solid detergent and solid detergent compositions are preferably biodegradable and substantially free of phosphate and NTA-free.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter M. Silvernail
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Publication number: 20140137898Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent dispensing device for an automatic washing machine. In particular the invention relates to a simple multi-dosing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Marine Cabirol, Ian Gaylor, Lucia Krubasik, Judith Preuschen
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Patent number: 8716211Abstract: The invention provides a solid dishwashing detergent composition comprising an amount of from 0.01 to 10 % wt of one or more anionic polyesters. The compositions exhibit good drying properties, especially on plasticware.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Laurence Geret, Clare Louise Jackson, Gunnar Noding
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Patent number: 8709990Abstract: Formulations comprising (A) at least one compound selected from aminocarboxylates and polyaminocarboxylates, (B) at least one homopolymer or copolymer of ethyleneimine, (C) sodium citrate and (D) at least one compound selected from alkali metal percarbonate, alkali metal perborate and alkali metal persulfate.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Stephan Hueffer, Alejandra Garcia Marcos, Markus Hartmann, Heike Weber
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Patent number: 8697625Abstract: A solid block or unit dosed detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspending soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition, when exposed to an aqueous solution such as water, dissolves quickly and completely to create the use solution.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Michael Bartelme, Julie Marquardt, Steve E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Brian Robert Leafblad
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Patent number: 8697623Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition comprising by weight of the composition: a) at least 9% of coated bleach particles the particles having a coating comprising at least 5% by weight of the particle of an efflorescent material; b) at least 0.5% of granulates containing active enzyme wherein the granulates comprise efflorescent material.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Philip Frank Souter, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Michelle Meek, Jose David Baez Chavez, Mohammed Badrulhisham Bahari
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Publication number: 20140100152Abstract: The invention relates to particles of bleach material that comprise at least two coating layers. At least one of the coating layers comprises a sugar compound and at least one other coating layer comprises a polymer. The invention also relates to detergent compositions containing the coated particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2011Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Kai Heppert, Jörg Pflug, Claudia Schmaelzle
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Patent number: 8673837Abstract: A shaped solid cleaning composition, especially in bar format, which utilises the detergency properties of new materials which are more efficient, relatively inexpensive and are environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional soaps or synthetics surfactants; more particularly, a shaped solid cleaning composition which comprises a specific amount of structuring agent and a specific amount of a treated particle. The precursor of the treated particle is an asymmetric 1:1 or 2:1:1 clay particle having alternating tetrahedral and octahedral sheets terminating with a tetrahedral sheet at a first external surface plane and an octahedral sheet at a second external surface plane. Either or both of said external surfaces is attached with a fatty acid or derivative thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Conopco Inc.Inventors: Sudipta Ghosh Dastidar, Sujitkumar Suresh Hibare, Janhavi Sanjay Raut, Suman Kumar Bhattacharya
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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: 8669220Abstract: A method of forming a water soluble container, comprising an injection moulded water soluble polymer, in which is present a fabric care, surface care or dishwashing composition, by injection moulding a thermoplastic material into a mould, wherein before or during the injection moulding process the mould is actively heated, the mould being at an elevated temperature, below the melting point of the thermoplastic material, throughout the injection moulding process.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventors: Andreas Huber, Markus Huber, Simone Huber, Jacobus Simon Petrus Van Diepen, Ralf Wiedemann
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Patent number: 8663496Abstract: The invention relates to a double-layered compacted solid water-purification product, comprising at least one first layer and at least one second layer, characterized in that the first layer comprises at least one flocculating system and at least one dispersion system, the second layer comprises at least one disinfectant which liberates free chlorine on contact with water and at least one excipient for the disinfectant, whereby said excipient releases the disinfectant into the water at a controlled rate such that the combination of excipient and disinfectant releases 0.1 to 100 mg/l of free chlorine per hour. The invention further relates to the method for production of such a product.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: EurotabInventors: Paul Branlard, Philippe Desmarescaux, Murielle Moneron
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Publication number: 20140053876Abstract: A solid controlled release composition according to the present invention includes at least one cellulosic material, water, at least one active ingredient, and optionally at least one of a saccharide, sugar alcohol or salt. The active ingredient can be a polycarboxylic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Michael E. Besse
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Patent number: 8658585Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Inventors: Tanguy Marie Louise Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Publication number: 20140048105Abstract: A detergent composition comprises a hydrophobic polymer, a sulphonated polyacrylate, a pyrrolidone derivative and an anionic surfactant. The compositions find particular application in dishwashing applications and exhibit reduced tendency for spotting on the articles to be cleaned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: Reckitt Benckser N.V.Inventors: Roger Kaiser, Jorg Pflug
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Patent number: 8642530Abstract: The present invention is directed to rinse aid compositions and methods for making and using the rinse aid compositions. The compositions of the invention include a sheeting agent, a defoaming agent, and an association disruption agent. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention result in a faster draining/drying time on most substrates compared to conventional rinse aids. The rinse aid compositions of the present invention are especially suitable for use on plastic substrates.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Janel Marie Kieffer, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Steven E. Lentsch
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Publication number: 20140018278Abstract: An automatic dishwashing composition having a preformed polymer with a zinc counterion and an amino acid based builder is useful in the reduction of corrosion in aluminum dishware.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: XINBEI SONG, JEFFREY SCOTT DUPONT, PAUL YOURIK
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Publication number: 20140018279Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent compositions containing an esterified benzene sulfonate, a peroxide source, and a non-ionic surfactant provide a “3-in-1” benefit of red stain removal on plastics, tea stains on ceramics, and corrosion inhibition on metals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Xinbei Song, Jeffrey Scott DuPont, Jeffrey John Scheibel, Scott Leroy Cron
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Publication number: 20130310298Abstract: The present invention relates to an Automatic Dishwashing (ADW) detergent composition comprising at least one cationic polysaccharide of molecular weight of less than 1,000,000 g/mol. The invention also relates to a method for eliminating, limiting or preventing the spotting and/or filming phenomena during the washing comprising the use of a detergent composition according to claim 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Dominique Labarre, Marie-Pierre Labeau, Florence Lambert, Céline Orizet, Gilda Lizarraga, Véronique Geoffroy
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Patent number: 8551933Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Bryan Parrish, Inderjeet K. Ajmani, Jane Louise Capewell, Bernard Hill, Janiece Hope, Michael Kinsinger, Mona Marie Knock, Rashda Khokhar Khan
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Patent number: 8536107Abstract: Article for use in a dishwashing machine, which comprises a water-soluble glass or ceramic composition effective to reduce corrosion of glassware and at least one surfactant containing composition, wherein the amount of the glass or ceramic composition is within the range of 5 to 95 wt. % and the amount of the surfactant is in the range of 5 to 95 wt. %, both percentages based on the weight of the article.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.Inventor: Karlheinz Ulrich Gerhard Hahn
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Patent number: 8536110Abstract: A method of manufacturing a detergent composition comprising combining a plurality of components suitable for producing a detergent block which is water soluble into a fluid mixture. A mold assembly is provided which has a first mold component and a second mold component. The first and second mold components define a mold assembly having a body and a bottom. The body includes an outer wall, a bottom and outer wall which defines a mold interior. The fluid mixture is presented into the mold assembly and allowed to harden into at least a partially solid state within the mold defining a solid soluble, consumable detergent block. Once the block is at least partially cured, the first and second mold components are separated exposing the solid soluble, consumable detergent block to the ambient environment. Water soluble indicia are positioned onto the soluble consumable detergent block.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventors: Brad Drost, Walter Drost, Jr., Bryan Drost
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Patent number: 8530403Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
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Patent number: 8518866Abstract: A water-soluble pouch suitable for use in machine dishwashing and which comprises a plurality of compartments in generally superposed or superposable relationship, each containing one or more detergent active or auxiliary components, and wherein the pouch has a volume of from about 5 to about 70 ml and a longitudinal/transverse aspect ratio in the range from about 2:1 to about 1:8, preferably from about 1:1 to about 1:4. The water-soluble pouch allows for optimum delivery of dishwashing detergent. A process for the manufacture of multi-compartment pouches and a pack to contain the pouches are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Tanguy Marie Louis Alexandre Catlin, Rachid Ben Moussa, Timothy Bernard William Kroese, Charles Rupert Gillham, James Iain Kinloch, David John Smith, Alison Lesley Main, Helen Varley
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Publication number: 20130199569Abstract: The present invention provides a detergent composition comprising MGDA, managanese oxalate and a bleach compound. In particular the invention provides detergent compositions that are suitable for automatic dishwashing (ADW).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.Inventors: Marine Cabirol, Nicole Graf, Judith Preuschen
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Patent number: 8486881Abstract: The invention relates to co-granules containing a granule core and a sheath or coating layer surrounding the granule core. Said co-granules are characterized in that the granule core contains a) at least one bleach activator, a2) between 0 and 20 wt. % of the total quantity of at least one bleach catalyst contained in the co-granule, and c) at least one binding agent, and the sheath or coating layer contains d) between 80 and 100 wt. % of the total quantity of the at least one bleach catalyst contained in the co-granule, and e) at least one coating agent. The co-granules are advantageously suitable for producing cleaning products and detergents and especially products for washing crockery in a machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Clariant Finance (BVI) LimitedInventors: Georg Borchers, Gerd Reinhardt, Andreas Schottstedt
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Patent number: 8486200Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of washing ware, in particular in an automatic domestic or institutional ware washing machine, using a detergent composition containing a cationic starch. This eliminates the need for a surfactant in the rinse step. The cationic starch provides a layer of cationic starch on the ware so as to afford a sheeting action in an aqueous rinse step without any added rinse agent.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Diversey, Inc.Inventors: Antonius Maria Neplenbroek, Julie Jessica Beau, Florian Romain Marie Raphanel
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Publication number: 20130175196Abstract: Single-dose enzyme tablets for direct sale to consumers are provided for boosting the performance of automatic laundry and dish washing operations using conventional detergents. The tablets provide a wash performance that is better than or at least equal to the wash performance of the detergents alone even when the time and or temperature of the wash cycle is decreased. The tablets may be provided in kits and the enzymes are selected to treat a variety of fabric stains as well as to provide fabric care benefits.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: DANISCO US INC.Inventor: Danisco US Inc.
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Patent number: 8481473Abstract: A detergent composition for preventing scale on various surfaces includes a threshold system, a caustic and a surfactant system. The threshold system includes a sulfonate/acrylate copolymer, an acrylate homopolymer and a phosphonoalkane carboxylic acid with a sulfonate/acrylate copolymer to acrylate homopolymer weight ratio of between about 2:1 to about 1:2. The pH of the detergent composition is between about 10 and about 13.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Elizabeth Kiesel
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Patent number: 8461089Abstract: A dishwashing detergent composition comprising a malodor control component, and methods of cleaning dishware are provided. In some embodiments, the dishwashing detergent composition comprises at least one volatile aldehyde and an acid catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Steven Anthony Horenziak, Rhonda Jean Jackson, Zaiyou Liu, Michael-Vincent Nario Malanyaon, Jason John Olchovy, Christine Marie Readnour
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Patent number: 8455422Abstract: A particle comprising an aminocarboxylic builder obtainable by a process comprising the steps of: a) providing a solution comprising the aminocarboxylic builder; b) optionally adding an acidifying agent; c) adding sulphate or citrate to the solution resulting from of step b) to form a mixture; and d) converting the mixture resulting from step c) into particles.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Chris Hughes, Robert Ian Dyson