Solid, Shaped Article (e.g., Tablet, Briquette, Pellet, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/224)
  • Publication number: 20110143986
    Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent composition for use in the main wash of a dishwasher to provide drying wherein the detergent comprises an esterified alkyl alkoxylated surfactant of general formula (I) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 8 to 16 carbon atoms; R3, R1 independently of one another, are hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is an unbranched alkyl radical having 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n independently of one another, are a number from 1 to 5 and m is a number from 13 to 35; and an alcohol alkoxylated surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Yvonne Bridget McMeekin, Phan Shean Lim, Fernando Solache Leon
  • Publication number: 20110143988
    Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent composition for use in the main wash of a dishwasher to provide drying wherein the detergent comprises an esterified alkyl alkoxylated surfactant of general formula (I) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 8 to 16 carbon atoms; R3, R1 independently of one another, are hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is an unbranched alkyl radical having 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n independently of one another, are a number from 1 to 5 and m is a number from 13 to 35; and an enzyme selected from: a) a protease demonstrating at least 90% identity with the wild-type enzyme from Bacillus lentus, comprising mutations in one or more, preferably two or more and more preferably three or more of the following positions, using the BPN' numbering system and amino acid abbreviations as illustrated in WO00/37627: 68, 87, 99, 101, 103, 104, 118, 128, 129, 130, 167, 170, 194, 205 & 222 and optionally one or more insertions in the r
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Yvonne Bridget McMeekin, Phan Shean Lim, Fernando Solache Leon
  • Publication number: 20110143987
    Abstract: Automatic dishwashing detergent composition for use in the main wash of a dishwasher to provide drying wherein the detergent comprises an esterified alkyl alkoxylated surfactant of general formula (I) where R is a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 8 to 16 carbon atoms; R3, R1 independently of one another, are hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl radical having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; R2 is an unbranched alkyl radical having 5 to 17 carbon atoms; l, n independently of one another, are a number from 1 to 5 and m is a number from 13 to 35; and a dispersant selected from the group of organic polymers, organic builders and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Yvonne Bridget McMeekin, Phan Shean Lim, Fernando Solache Leon
  • Publication number: 20110086790
    Abstract: A composition is provided suitable for use in a cleaning or washing process. The composition includes an activation agent for activating at least one aqueous sensitive component in use. The composition further includes a water soluble builder component and the activation agent is adsorbed onto a surface of the water soluble builder component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: CHEMLINK SPECIALITIES LIMITED
    Inventors: ROBERT BARRIE AINSCOW, ROBERT VERNON AINSCOW, NORMAN CHARLES LOWE
  • Publication number: 20110071065
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Ecolab USA
    Inventors: Carter Silvernail, Erik C. Olson, Elizabeth Kiesel
  • Publication number: 20110053819
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising polyaspartic acid (PAS) derivatives and the use of said compositions in washing processes, especially in automatic dishwashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20110053820
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: Philip Frank Souter, Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts, Michelle Meek, Jose David Baez Chavez, Mohammed Badrulhisham Bahari
  • Patent number: 7893013
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Recklett Benckiser N.V.
    Inventor: Karlheinz Ulrich Gerhard Hahn
  • Patent number: 7893012
    Abstract: A solid cleaning composition includes methacrylate, water, defoamer, carboxylate, sodium carbonate, metasilicate, and surfactant. The solid cleaning composition includes between about 1% and about 10% methacrylate by weight, less than about 5% water by weight, between about 1% and about 5% defoamer by weight, between about 10% and about 30% carboxylate by weight, between about 15% and about 80% sodium carbonate by weight, between about 1% and about 5% metasilicate by weight, and between about 1% and about 5% surfactant by weight. The solidification system may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda Lynn Tjelta, Lisa Maureen Sanders, Michael Edward Besse
  • Publication number: 20110039750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventor: Karlheinz Ulrich Gerhard HAHN
  • Patent number: 7888303
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water. The methacrylate, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid having a growth exponent of less than about 3%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20110017239
    Abstract: A shaped body of detergent composition comprising a chemically and/or physically cross-linked dissolution retarding agent, and at least one of a surfactant and/or builder. The dissolution retarding agent is preferably a copolymer of N-vinylpyrrolidone, 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and a cross-linking agent, or a salt thereof. The shaped bodies dissolve predominantly in the main wash of an automatic washing process and do not dissolve significantly in the pre-wash and are of particular application in automatic dishwashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckier N.V.
    Inventors: Dietmar VanLoyen, Judith Preuschen
  • Publication number: 20110009303
    Abstract: An ADW composition comprising a builder and a water-soluble copolymer which comprises: (a) from about 30 to 60 mol % of the copolymer having a structural unit originating from a monoethylenic unsaturated dicarboxylic acid (or dicarboxylate) monomer having 4 to 6 carbon atoms or its anhydride at; (b) from about 30 to 60 mol % of the copolymer having a structural unit originating from a monoethylenic unsaturated monocarboxylic acid (or monocarboxylate) monomer having 3 to 8 carbon atoms; and (c) from about 5 to 15 mol % of the polymer having a structural unit originating from a monoethylenic unsaturated monomer having a sulfonic (or sulfonate) group; wherein the water-soluble copolymer has a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 50,000 wherein the copolymer is polymerized with hydrogen peroxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: THE PROCTOR & GAMBLE COMPANY
    Inventors: Takahiro Tsumori, Masato Nakano
  • Patent number: 7858574
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and at least one of a source of calcium ion or a source of magnesium ion. The amounts of calcium ion or magnesium ion can be selected depending upon the hardness of the water of dilution. Methods for using a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael J. Bartelme, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7858573
    Abstract: A process for making a detergent composition, the detergent composition comprising: a) from about 0.1% to about 50% by weight of the composition of a polymer in particulate form comprising: i) a carboxylic acid monomer; ii) more than about 5% by weight of the polymer of a sulfonic acid monomer; and iii) optionally a non-ionic monomer; and b) from about 0.01% to about 10% by weight of the composition of a hydrophobic silica the process comprising the steps of: a) pre-mixing the polymer with the hydrophobic silica to obtain a polymer/silica premix; and b) mixing polymer/silica premix with any additional detergent components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Nigel Patrick Somerville Roberts
  • Publication number: 20100311633
    Abstract: A detergent composition as described which can be utilized in a variety of applications for cleaning surfaces and objects, removing suspended soils, and rinsing easily. The detergent composition is particularly effective at removing soils caused by raw fish soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Jenna M. Johnson, Victor F. Man, Kim R. Smith, Tomoko Nakabayashi
  • Publication number: 20100311634
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Michael E. Besse, Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20100298193
    Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water. Exemplary polycarboxylic acid polymers include a polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, a modified polyacrylic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 1,000 and about 100,000, and a polymaleic acid polymer having a molecular weight of between about 500 and about 5,000. The polycarboxylic acid polymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders, Michael E. Besse
  • Publication number: 20100292120
    Abstract: A detergent composition comprising an enzyme and a bleaching compound and comprising two or more distinct regions, wherein the enzyme is located in a first distinct region and the bleaching compound is located in a second distinct region and further wherein a builder comprising an amino acid based compound and/or succinate based compound is located in the first distinct region. The compositions exhibit improved stability of the enzyme.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V
    Inventors: Diana Oehms, Roy Palvlinka, Ralf Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20100288309
    Abstract: A method of warewashing is provided. A combination detergent rinse aid composition is used according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes an alkaline source and a water-soluble anion. The rinse aid composition comprises an acid. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The anion is present in sufficient amount to leave a residue of anions on the surface of the wares. The acid of the rinse aid has a sufficiently low pKa to react with the anions to form an insoluble oxide on the surface of the wares. The insoluble oxide reduces the surface tension of water on the surface of the wares thus reducing water spotting. Methods for using and manufacturing a combination warewashing detergent-rinse aid composition are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventor: Kim R. Smith
  • Patent number: 7829516
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Howie Kestell, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
  • Publication number: 20100279914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated detergent composition and a process of manufacturing thereof. More in detail the present invention refers to a coated detergent tablet wherein the coating is applied to the tablet by bringing a powder coating material in direct contact with the tablet and thereafter equalizing the powder particles in a way that a homogenous “fused” coating (film) layer is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicants: DALLI-WERKE GMBH & CO. KG, GELITA AG
    Inventors: Sascha Belten-Casteel, Gerard Krist, Stefan Müller, Ralf Pörschke
  • Publication number: 20100279913
    Abstract: A water-soluble package comprising at least two water-soluble bodies, preferably detergent compositions, wherein the at least two bodies are not adhered to each other by an adhesive and are retained in positions relative to one another by a water-soluble film surrounding the bodies. These bodies have good dissolution properties in water and are dimensionally stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N. V.
    Inventors: Charlotta Larrson, Frederic Moreux, Gunnar Noding
  • Publication number: 20100273698
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of a package containing a compacted particulate composition, comprises wrapping a compacted particulate composition to sealing same with at least one film. Thereafter treating the resultant seams of the sealed composition to produce a package that is suitable for handling by a user than known packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Gunnar Noding, Frederic Moreux
  • Patent number: 7816314
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic dishwashing detergent compositions and methods of using compositions comprising halogenated salts, phosphate and/or silicate in conjunction with electrolyzed water in automatic dishwashing appliances comprising an electrochemical cell and/or electrolytic device for treating tableware to improve cleaning, sanitizing and stain removal by controlling hardness, corrosion and dispersancy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: William Michael Scheper, Kenneth Nathan Price, Mario Elmen Tremblay, Paul Joseph Drzewiecki
  • Publication number: 20100249009
    Abstract: Two- or multi-phase detergents or cleaning agents which comprise a) a bleaching agent, b) a bleach activator, c) a bleach catalyst, selected from the group of bleach boosting transition metal salts and transition metal complexes, the bleaching agent a) being present in a separate phase of the detergents or cleaning agents separate from components b) and c). The detergents or cleaning agents according to the invention are characterized in that the bleach activator b) is used in particulate form and the bleach activator particles comprise, based on their total weight, a percentage in bleach activator of more than 80% by weight. The detergents or cleaning agents according to the invention have a good cleaning power on bleachable soilings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Johannes Zipfel
  • Publication number: 20100249008
    Abstract: One- or two-phase dishwasher tablets produced of a compacted, particulate material, wherein at least one tablet phase A comprises, based on its total weight, a) 5 to 50% by weight of citrate, b) 1 to 20% by weight of citric acid, c) 0.1 to 40% by weight of anionic polymer(s) comprising i) acid group-containing monomers, ii) other nonionic monomers. The dishwasher tablets according to the invention have excellent cleaning and rinsing results and disintegration properties with an improved hardness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Holderbaum, Nadine Warkotsch
  • Publication number: 20100239622
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a water-soluble detergent printed film comprising a film support and at least one print, being printed thereon and/or therein said film, said film is a water-soluble detergent adapted for effective cleansing of various human body and goods cleaning. The present invention also discloses a method of producing a water-soluble detergent printed film, comprising forming a detergent film; and, printing the same with at least one print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: PHOTO PRINT SOAP LTD.
    Inventors: Samuel ICHT, Sharon Maayan
  • Patent number: 7781387
    Abstract: A phosphate free automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The detergent also includes an enzyme system that contains a combination of Esperase® 6.0T and an alkaline stable protease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Access Business Group International, LLC.
    Inventors: Douglas K. Feenstra, Ronald C. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20100192986
    Abstract: A detergent multi-compartment pouch having a plurality of water-soluble films forming a plurality of compartments the pouch comprising two side-by-side compartments superposed onto another compartment wherein at least two different compartments contain two different compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey Brooker, Frank William DeNome, Dennis Allen Beckholt
  • Publication number: 20100197547
    Abstract: An emanator blister, has a membrane comprising PET/PBT. The blister contains a liquid detersive active.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventors: Karl Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides, Rainer Link
  • Patent number: 7759299
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and at least one of a source of calcium ion or a source of magnesium ion. The amounts of calcium ion or magnesium ion can be selected depending upon the hardness of the water of dilution. Methods for using a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Michael J. Bartelme, Keith E. Olson
  • Patent number: 7754672
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising polymer bound manganese compounds as reducing agents and the use of such manganese compounds in cleaning compositions, particularly to machine dishwashing compositions comprising a protein bound manganese compound as a silver corrosion protection agent and the use of such a manganese compound in dishwashing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Dalli-Werke GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Henk Beenen, Robbert de Boer, Inge Stroeks, Janco Van Ommen, Elke Philippsen-Neu, Gaye Ayan, Jürgen Krichel
  • Publication number: 20100139705
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Michael Oberlander
  • Patent number: 7718592
    Abstract: Coated sodium percarbonate particles, having an inner shell layer which comprises at least one inorganic, hydrate-forming salt as the main constituent, and an outer shell layer which comprises an alkali metal thiosulfate, an alkaline earth metal thiosulfate and/or an ammonium thiosulfate, are stable to storage and have an improved storage stability in detergents and cleaning agents. Detergents and cleaning agents which comprise such sodium percarbonate particles show a reduced oxidative attack on oxidation-sensitive constituents of the composition during storage. Machine dishwashing agents in the form of tablets which comprise such sodium percarbonate particles and a corrosion protection agent for silver show a reduced yellowing of the tablets during storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Degussa, GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Zimmermann, Harald Jakob
  • Publication number: 20100120651
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: GENENCOR INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas A. Dale, David A. Estell, Beth Fryksdale, Alfred L. Gaertner, Kenneth F. Herfert, Philippe Lavielle, Janet C. Naab, Thomas Pekich
  • Publication number: 20100081598
    Abstract: A multi-compartment pouch having a particulate dishwashing product final bulk density is preferably at least about 0.6 g/cc, the builder not containing a phosphate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
  • Patent number: 7674763
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a molded detergent composition is provided. The method includes mixing a hydrated component and a hydratable component without heating to provide a mixture, molding the mixture to provide a molded detergent composition, and solidifying the molded detergent composition as a result of movement of the water of hydration from the hydrated component to the hydratable component to provide the molded detergent composition as a solid under conditions of room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The hydratable component includes water, if present at all, at a level of less than about 2 wt. % based on the weight of the hydratable component. The hydratable component is a component which successfully competes with the hydrated component for at least a portion of the water of hydration. Solidification of the mixture takes between about 1 minute and about 15 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Wendy Wiseth, Richard Stardig
  • Publication number: 20100048445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an agent for the preventive and/or curative cleaning of materials in contact with water, characterised in that it includes sodium chloride and at least one dispersant detergent and/or a non-ionic surfactant having at least one detergent action and at least one oxidising agent, characterised in that the oxidising agent is selected from solid-form precursors of hydrogen peroxide and in that the cleaning agent is in solid form, such as pellets, granules, bars tablets, large pellets or powder, the salt(s) being used as binders between the various components. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a method for agglomerating the various ingredients according to the present invention, even when they are present in a liquid form. The present invention also relates to the use of the cleaning agent for the preventive and/or curative cleaning of materials in contact with water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Roman Gerusz, Antoine Vanlaer
  • Publication number: 20100029535
    Abstract: A package comprises a detergent composition enclosed by a water-soluble or water-dispersible packaging material. The detergent composition further comprises encapsulated phthalimidoperhexanoic acid (PAP) in granular form having a particle size of from 10-500 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventors: Daniele FREGONESE, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
  • Patent number: 7648951
    Abstract: A pouch, and a process for making thereof, comprising the steps of: pre-sealing a compartment comprising a pouch material, the compartment containing an anhydrous composition to form a pre-sealed compartment; fitting a first piece of the pouch material into a mould, pouring a particulate dishwashing product into the mould; placing the pre-sealed compartment over the mould; sealing the pre-sealed compartment and said first piece of pouch material together to form the multi-compartment pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Sanjeev Sharma, James Iain Kinloch, Simon John Greener, Kenton Ray Lynde
  • Patent number: 7638473
    Abstract: A warewashing detergent composition is provided according to the invention. The warewashing detergent composition includes a cleaning agent, an alkaline source, and a corrosion inhibitor. The cleaning agent comprises a detersive amount of a surfactant. The alkaline source is provided in an amount effective to provide a use composition having a pH of at least about 8. The corrosion inhibitor includes a source of aluminum ion and a source of zinc ion. The relative amounts of the source of zinc ion and the source of aluminum ion can be controlled to reduce visible filming when the warewashing detergent composition is used in the presence of hard water. Methods for using and manufacturing a warewashing detergent composition are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Kim R. Smith, Keith E. Olson, Howie Kestell, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Victor F. Man, Burton M. Baum, Terence P. Everson
  • Patent number: 7618932
    Abstract: A process for producing a shaped detergent body having a solid component comprising at least 65 wt % of builders, wherein the process comprises injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser N.V
    Inventors: Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20090258811
    Abstract: Described is a solid dishwashing agent for dishwashers that can be placed within the dishwasher once for several washing cycles and that can be automatically dosed according to the actual need. Said solid dishwashing agent in general is in one piece and comprises a carrier and therein incorporated active substances that at least comprise a builder. Said carrier is a solid, water-soluble matrix that is tight against water and humidity, and forms a dishwashing agent that is dimensionally stable at the highest temperature in the storage container during a washing cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: MIFA AG FRENKEDORF
    Inventors: Rudolph Gitzi, Ivan Hübscher, Karin Kleeli, Hans Eggenschwiler, Hartmut Kilian
  • Patent number: 7601678
    Abstract: A washing and cleaning agent shaped body in the form of a granulate, extrudate, agglomerate, or tablet, containing fine microparticles that contain one or more washing or cleaning agent components, wherein the fine microparticles form the shaped body as such or are present within it. The washing or cleaning agent component is selected from surfactants, fragrances, dyes, enzymes, enzyme stabilizers, builders, substances to adjust the pH, bleaches, bleach activators, silver protectants, soil-repelling substances, optical brighteners, antiredeposition agents, disintegration auxiliaries, and mixtures thereof. At least 10% of the fine microparticles, based on the total number of microparticles, have a particle size distribution of ?20 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Henriette Weber, Wilfried Raehse
  • Publication number: 20090235959
    Abstract: An assembly comprising a unit dose element (4) of soluble or dispersible composition useful in ware washing, and a chamber (2) therefor, the chamber having an inlet for water at a upper position of the chamber, and an outlet for water at a lower position of the chamber, the inlet comprising or being in communication with water directing means (34) whereby water is directed to the mid-region of the upper end of the unit dose element, the unit dose element being undersized relative to the interior of the chamber such that there is a gap between the or each exterior surface of the unit dose element and the opposed internal surface or surfaces of the chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventors: Karl Ludwig Gibis, Chris Efstathios Housmekerides
  • Publication number: 20090233830
    Abstract: An automatic dishwashing detergent composition in unit dose form wherein the composition comprises at least about 0.2 mg of active starch degrading enzyme per gram of composition and wherein the weight of the composition is less than about 25 grams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: Penny Sue Dirr, Corrine Nichol Case, Kathleen Anne Perry, Pamala Gail Begley
  • Publication number: 20090227484
    Abstract: The invention provides multi-phase detergent body comprises in one phase a dispersible/soluble detergent formulation and in a second phase a non-water soluble/dispersible body which, at least partially, encloses the detergent formulation. The body is prepared in an injection moulding process. Also provided is an injection moulding process for the preparation of a multi-phase detergent body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: RECKITT BENCKISER N.V.
    Inventors: Judith Preuschen, Ralf Wiedemann
  • Publication number: 20090215662
    Abstract: Cleaning compositions comprising amphiphilic water-soluble alkoxylated polyalkylenimines having an inner polyethylene oxide block and an outer polypropylene oxide block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2006
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: Dieter Boeckh, Christian Bittner, Andrea Margret Misske, Arturo Luis Casado Dominguez
  • Publication number: 20090197787
    Abstract: The invention relates to a detergent tablet characterized in that it comprises five layers superimposed on each other, with at least three layers among the five layers having different compositions. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a detergent tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Valerie Venet, Murielle Moneron, Jacques Brosse, Gilles Rubinstenn