For Grouted Tile, Bathtub, Or Procelain Or Ceramic Surface (e.g., Ceramic Bathroom Tile, Etc.) Patents (Class 510/238)
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Patent number: 12129403Abstract: A polishing composition is for polishing a resin, and includes alumina abrasive grains, a dispersant, and water. A ratio between a primary average particle size of alumina particles in the alumina abrasive grains and an average particle size of the alumina particles measured by dynamic light scattering is 1:6.0 to 1:100.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: NITTA DUPONT INCORPORATEDInventor: Kazuki Moriyama
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Patent number: 12031109Abstract: The present invention is a hydrophilization treatment agent composition containing (A) a branched anionic surfactant, (B) a di-long chain hydrocarbon cationic surfactant, and water, wherein a molar ratio of (B) to a total of (A) and (B), (B)/[(A)+(B)], is 0.1 or more and 0.8 or less.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: KAO CORPORATIONInventors: Takayuki Nomura, Takanori Saito
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Patent number: 11891586Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-purpose cleaning compositions, methods of manufacturing the multi-purpose cleaning compositions, and methods of using the multi-purpose cleaning compositions to clean a surface. Beneficially the multi-purpose cleaning compositions are capable of removing soil and providing antimicrobial activity. The compositions are especially useful on hard surfaces and are preferably low streaking.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Amanda Bakken, Mark D. Levitt, Avila Abelseth
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Patent number: 11884897Abstract: Hard surface, in particular glass, cleaners having an ease in wipe-out while providing good cleaning with a streak-free, glossy shine are described. The cleaner includes at least one fluorosurfactant including a fluorinated functional group with 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and a hydrophilic moiety; at least one non-fluorinated surfactant; a combination of solvents; a combination of cleaning agents; and water.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Colleen M. Merritt, Loretta G. Lynch
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Patent number: 11375715Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition that includes: an antimicrobial component having at least one quaternary ammonium compound; a synthetic polymer that includes: at least one cationic monomer Ab, optionally, at least one anionic monomer Ba, and optionally, at least one non-ionic monomer Ca; an organic acid; and a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants and combinations thereof; and at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) non-ionic surfactants with a delocalized electronic structure that have moderate to poor water solubility. This composition when applied to a surface demonstrates good cleaning ability and provides robust long lasting disinfection.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Amit Sehgal, Tamara Mamistvalova, Amanda Torres, Celine Burel, Kamel Ramdani
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Patent number: 11365373Abstract: The need for a hard surface cleaning composition which provides improved surface shine while maintaining cleaning efficacy, and also improves the prevention of water-marks, especially from inclined surfaces, is met by formulating the composition with low levels of surfactant and a carboxylated fructan.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Raphael Angeline Alfons Ceulemans, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Marina Jozefa Hermie, Cindy Jean, Stefanos Kantaridis, James Robert Tinlin
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Patent number: 11312922Abstract: The present disclosure relates to multi-purpose cleaning compositions, methods of manufacturing the multi-purpose cleaning compositions, and methods of using the multi-purpose cleaning compositions to clean a surface. Beneficially the multi-purpose cleaning compositions are capable of removing soil and providing antimicrobial activity. The compositions are especially useful on hard surfaces and are preferably low streaking.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Amanda Bakken, Mark D. Levitt, Avila Abelseth
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Patent number: 11306276Abstract: Detergent compositions effective for controlling hard water scale accumulation are described herein. In particular, the compositions combine a tetrapolymer with an alkaline composition to effectively prevent or remove calcium carbonate scale formations. Methods of employing the detergent compositions and of preventing scale accumulation are provided for use in alkaline warewash and other applications.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Kelly Anne Rightmire, Carter M. Silvernail
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Patent number: 11162055Abstract: The disclosure is directed to cleaning compositions, methods of making the cleaning compositions, and methods of using the cleaning compositions. The cleaning compositions comprise an enzyme composition, a nonionic surfactant having an HLB between 10 and 22, and a quaternary amine. Preferably, the enzyme compositions included in the cleaning compositions comprise a cellulase, an AA9 polypeptide having cellulolytic enhancing activity, a hemicellulase, an esterase, an expansin, a laccase, a ligninolytic enzyme, a pectinase, a peroxidase, a protease, a swollenin, or a combination or mixture thereof. The compositions are useful for degradation of bacterial cellulose.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Jesse Murphy, Lyndal Jensen
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Patent number: 11008536Abstract: A concentrate aqueous composition for removing Type I and Type III rouge from various stainless-steel items. The liquid composition comprises oxalic acid, a phosphonic acid, and various amines. The use of an amine has been found to provide synergistic results in removal of the noted types of corrosion from various stainless-steel items that include medical instruments, machines, equipment, pipes, tools, mixing and storage vessels, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: American Sterilizer CompanyInventors: Thomas William Smith, Nancy-Hope Elizabeth Kaiser, Kathleen Ann Fix
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Patent number: 10920180Abstract: The need for an acidic hard surface cleaning composition which provides further improvements in the maintenance of surface shine, especially the prevention of water marks and splash marks, is met by formulating the hard surface cleaning combination with a combination of surface modification polymer and crystal growth inhibiting polymer.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Kris Adriaenssens, Anna Asmanidou, Hayat El Kah, Coralie Paule Jeannine Naudin, Stefano Scialla, Kim Tastenhoye
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Low-VOC cleaning substrates and compositions comprising a mixed ethoxy/propoxy alcohol or fatty acid
Patent number: 10822576Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk -
Patent number: 10822575Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory van Buskirk
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Patent number: 10669513Abstract: A composition and method of treatment for handling potential prion contamination of surfaces is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Case Medical, Inc.Inventor: Marcia A. Frieze
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Patent number: 10624828Abstract: A personal care composition having an effective amount of a 2-pyridinol-N-oxide material and an effective amount of an iron chelator; wherein the combination of the iron chelator and the 2-pyridinol-N-oxide material provides high antibacterial efficacy.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Casey Patrick Kelly, Gregory Scot Miracle, Patrick Christopher Stenger, Charles Allen Pettigrew, Jr., Meng Tack Ng, Jiquan Liu, Gabriel Wei Sheng Liew, Charlie Reyes Salvador, Justin Angelo Caserta, Jennifer Gentry Shields
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Patent number: 10526569Abstract: In one embodiment, a water in oil cleaning composition is disclosed that may include at least one solvent, in an amount of from about, 1-90% (w/w) of the composition, at least one surfactant in an amount of from about 0.1-20% (w/w) of the composition, 3M KOH/de-ionized water, in an amount of from about 1-4% (w/w) of the composition, rheological agents, in an amount of from about 0.1-8% (w/w) of the composition, and emulsifiers, in an amount of from about 0.5-20% (w/w) of the composition. Optionally, the composition may include antimicrobials in an effective amount, and may be present in an amount of from about 1-4% (w/w) of the composition, fragrants and colorants as desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Klear SolutionsInventors: Evan Boyst, Patricia Hamilton
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Patent number: 10435656Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Thomas A. Strash
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Patent number: 10421929Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, Diana Mitchell, William Ouellette, Gregory vanBuskirk
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Patent number: 10392554Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating a system, the method comprising providing a composition comprising HCl, urea, complex substituted keto-amine-hydrochloride, at least one alcohol selected from the group consisting of isopropyl alcohol and propargyl alcohol, an ethoxylate, and at least one ketone selected from the group consisting of methyl vinyl ketone, acetone, and acetophenone; and inserting the composition into at least one of an oil well and a gas well.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Green Products & Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: John T. MacDonald, II
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Patent number: 10329522Abstract: A composition for cleaning hard surfaces includes from 3 to 20 wt-% dicarboxylic acid; from 3 to 25 wt-% surfactant; from 0 to 20 wt-% solvent; and water, and has a pH from 9 to 12.5. A ready-to-use solution of the composition includes from 0.1 to 5 wt-% dicarboxylic acid; from 0.1 to 5 wt-% surfactant; from 0 to 5 wt-% solvent; and water, and has a pH from 9 to 12.5. The composition is safe for use with calcite stone surfaces. A method of cleaning calcite stone surfaces comprises a use solution of the composition to the calcite stone surface, and rinsing, wiping, or scrubbing the surface. Another method of cleaning calcite stone surfaces comprises preparing a use solution by diluting the composition with water, applying the use solution to the calcite stone surface, and rinsing, wiping, or scrubbing the surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Dale Curtis Larson, III, Andrea Edward Hafez Kanani
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Patent number: 10233411Abstract: A direct-foam cleaning product comprising a foam having a compression force of about 2.4 gf*mm to about 4.3 gf*mm. Such direct-foam cleaning product provides good foaming properties and surface coverage when the composition is sprayed directly onto soiled dishware. This leads to efficient cleaning of soiled dishes via a direct-foam and rinse action, which avoids traditional methods of soaking soiled dishes in detergent baths and/or scrubbing soiled dishware with a sponge or cleaning implement.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Paulus Antonius Augustinus Hoefte, Jean-Luc Philippe Bettiol, Wesley Yvonne Pieter Boers, Emilie Hourcade, Peter Vancampenhout, Olga Lahuerta Salas, Suxuan Gong, Gang Wu, Xu Li, Hilal Sahin Topkara
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Patent number: 10137069Abstract: The present invention provides a skin cosmetic composition including a component (A) which is either one or both of hexyl glyceryl ether and cyclohexyl glyceryl ether, a component (B) which is either one or both of 1,2-propanediol and 1,3-propanediol, and a component (C) such as citric acid, an antibacterial agent including components (A), (B) and (C) and a method for enhancing an antibacterial effect of the component (A).Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: ADEKA CORPORATIONInventors: Yasuhiro Tsushima, Hiroshi Suzuki
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Patent number: 9982224Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Thomas A. Strash
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Patent number: 9961896Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning liquid, in particular a cleaning liquid for cleaning surfaces and/or for sanitizing water.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: JVS PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventor: Robert Scoones
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Patent number: 9920436Abstract: Provided is a method for surface-treatment of a metal using bacteria, and more particularly, a method for surface-treatment of a metal using bacteria including immersing the metal having a surface layer on which a deformed layer is formed in a culture fluid cultured with metal-oxidizing bacteria, such that the metal-oxidizing bacteria selectively oxidize and leach-remove the deformed layer of the metal to perform micro-machining, thereby minimizing a damage to a metal basic material to effectively remove the deformed layer of the metal, and further including partly coating a surface of the metal to produce fine patterns of which sizes and shapes are various.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION, YEUNGNAM UNIVERSITYInventors: Tae Jo Ko, Min Yeop Kim, Agung Shamsuddin Saragih
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Patent number: 9834742Abstract: A hard surface cleaning composition, namely a bathroom cleaning composition, using partially neutralized citric acid salts and/or fully neutralized ethanolamine citrate salts are disclosed. The cleaning composition is unexpectedly safe to use, environmentally-friendly and efficacious for removal of soap scum and water hardness stains at mildly acidic and/or alkaline pHs. Methods of using the same are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Dale Curtis Larson, III, Mark Dennis Levitt
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Patent number: 9445600Abstract: The invention provides for a low pH disinfectant composition that includes a relatively low amount of alcohol. Also provided is an article of manufacture that includes a textile and the composition, as well as methods of using the composition and article of manufacture (e.g., for reducing the number of microbes located upon a substrate, for killing or inhibiting a broad spectrum of microorganisms, for killing or inhibiting spore forming bacteria, and/or for disinfecting a substrate). The composition can optionally include a stable residual antimicrobial compound, thereby providing a combination of high-level disinfection and long-lasting residual effect.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Medivators Inc.Inventors: Huyen Phuong Bui, Adam W. Hauser, Thomas M. Gentle, John J. Matta
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Patent number: 9290722Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises the reaction product of A) a chelating component and B) an acidic component different from the chelating component. The chelating component is selected from the group of methylglycine-N—N-diacetic acid (MGDA), N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-glutamate (GLDA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA), and mixtures thereof. The chelating component is generally a salt or a partial-salt of the respective acid, e.g. Na3.MGDA. The B) acidic component and the A) chelating component are reacted in a molar ratio (B:A) of from about 6:1 to about 1:6 to form the reaction product. The cleaning composition further comprises a surfactant component in addition to the reaction product.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Keith E. Gutowski, Patricia Harris
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Patent number: 9271490Abstract: Acidic aqueous compositions for elimination of spores of spore forming bacteria comprise from about 100 to about 2000 ppm dissolved chlorine dioxide and a surfactant system having both a wetting effect and a spore solubilising effect.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: LIFECLEAN INTERNATIONAL ABInventors: Staffan Sandström, Carl-Gustav Millinger
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Patent number: 9260679Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition and methods for use in the agricultural, food and beverage industry which comprises at least 3% of hydrogen peroxide and a plurality of non-ionic surfactants, wherein said cleaning composition is substantially free of any alkalinity source.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Madison Chemcial Co., Inc.Inventor: David M Craft
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Patent number: 9234161Abstract: The present invention describes a dishwashing detergent containing at least four special nonionic surfactants for improving the drying of plastic wash ware. The invention further relates to the use of the dishwashing detergent in an automatic dishwashing method and to the use of the dishwashing detergent to improve the drying of plastic wash ware.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Thomas Eiting, Nina Mussmann, Thorsten Bastigkeit, Konstantin Benda
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Patent number: 9220272Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial composition containing an active halogen-containing component having a source of an active halogen and having an elevated pH, which is mixed with an acidic component. An acidic component is added in an amount to the active halogen-containing component to reduce the pH of the antimicrobial composition. When the pH of the active halogen-containing composition is reduced, the resulting composition has been discovered to be effective as a disinfectant and, particularly, as a sporicide. Application methods for applying the composition are also described.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: LONZA, INCInventors: Joseph Kimler, Steven J. Colby, Philip Gerdon Sweeny
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Patent number: 9029311Abstract: This invention relates to extend the benefits of using hypochlorite compounds such as sodium hypochlorite to clean and disinfect articles while reducing or eliminating the side effects of treating an article with a strong oxidant material. The invention relates to a single step process involving mixing of precursor compositions of a suitable hypohalite or hypohalous acid with a solution of a reducing agent. Optionally a buffer may be present in either or both precursor compositions, such that at time of use such active hypohalous acid concentration in the resulting aqueous mixture remains at a sufficient activity level to effect one or more desired benefits against a target substrate for a desired period of time. The oxidant is substantially consumed by reaction with the reducing agent after the time needed for achieving the desired benefit has passed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Dewain Garner, William Smith, Jared Heymann
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Patent number: 9023780Abstract: The use of ferric hydroxycarboxylate as a chelator and builder for cleaning compositions is disclosed. The cleaning composition may be formulated for warewashing, laundering, and for other means of removing soils and includes a ferric hydroxycarboxylate, an alkalinity source and a surfactant system. The cleaning composition has a pH of between about 9 and about 12.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Altony Miralles
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Patent number: 9006165Abstract: A cleaning composition for sanitizing and/or disinfecting hard surfaces, comprising: a cationic biocide, surfactant and low levels of VOC solvents. The cleaning composition is adapted to clean a variety of hard surfaces without leaving behind a visible residue and creates low levels of streaking and filming on the treated surface. The cleaning composition contains less than 5% by weight of VOCs. The cleaning composition may be used alone as a liquid or spray formulation or in combination with a substrate, for example, a pre-loaded cleaning wipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Kumar Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory VanBuskirk
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Patent number: 8999911Abstract: A cleaning composition for treating a surface comprises a purified enzyme and an enzyme denaturant system. The enzyme denaturant system is configured to denature the purified enzyme such that any residue remaining on the surface after the treatment of the surface is virtually free of active purified enzymes.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2012Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventors: Kathryn M. Armstrong, Kevin L. Haley, Eric J. Hansen, Joseph A. Fester
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Patent number: 8993502Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) a blend of linear primary alcohols, wherein each alcohol of said blend includes a carbon chain containing 9 to 17 carbons or an ethoxylated blend thereof; (e) water; (f) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Thomas A. Strash
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Patent number: 8987184Abstract: The present invention is directed, in certain embodiments, to compositions useful for the removal of grease, lime scale, soap scum, feces, rust or other soils from surfaces such as those found in bathrooms, toilets and kitchens. Methods of removing soils and preventing soil adhesion are also contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
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Patent number: 8980813Abstract: A composition for treating a hard surface. The composition has: (a) at least one adhesion promoter; (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of: anionic, non-ionic, cationic, amphoteric, zwitterionic, and combinations thereof; (c) mineral oil; (d) water; (e) optionally, at least one solvent; and wherein the composition is self-adhering upon application to a surface to be treated, and wherein the composition provides a wet film to said surface when water passes over said composition and surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Thomas A. Strash, John R. Wietfeldt, Russell B. Wortley
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Publication number: 20150038391Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention are both non-toxic and environmentally benign, and are effective at removing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic soils from a wide range of substrate types, including metal, glass, painted wall board, vinyl, concrete, and many others. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may be useful in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jos Simon De Wit, Mark Stanley Pavlin
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Publication number: 20150038389Abstract: Cleaning compositions and methods of making and using the same are provided. The cleaning compositions of the present invention may include at least one alkyl 3-hydroxybutyrate and water, optionally including at least one surfactant and one or more additional additives. The cleaning compositions of the present invention, which are non-toxic and environmentally benign, can be useful to remove many types of soils from a range of different substrates in a variety of domestic, industrial, and/or institutional applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: Eastman Chemical CompanyInventors: Jos Simon De Wit, Mark Stanley Pavlin
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Patent number: 8927479Abstract: An aqueous aerosol bathroom cleaner includes a surfactant, a water-soluble or dispersible organic solvent, a chelating agent and a propellant that comprises n-butane. Comparative data demonstrate that the presence of n-butane in the composition enhances the rate of bathroom soap scum removal relative to aerosol compositions that do not contain n-butane in the propellant. The amount of surfactant present is sufficient so that the composition develops a stable foam upon being dispensed onto a soiled bathroom hard surface. The foam collapses after 10 to 60 seconds to deliver the cleaning components onto the surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventor: Kristina Perlas
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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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Patent number: 8883705Abstract: The invention relates to polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a positively charged micelle selected from the group consisting of a monomeric quaternary ammonium compound, a monomeric biguanide compound, and mixtures thereof. The positively charged micelle is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a negative charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David R. Scheuing, Travers Anderson, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Rui Zhang
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Patent number: 8883706Abstract: The invention relates to a polymer-micelle complex. The polymer-micelle complexes include a negatively charged micelle that is electrostatically bound to a water-soluble polymer bearing a positive charge. The polymer does not comprise block copolymer, latex particles, polymer nanoparticles, cross-linked polymers, silicone copolymer, fluorosurfactant, or amphoteric copolymer. The compositions do not form a coacervate, and do not form a film when applied to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David R. Scheuing, Travers Anderson, William L. Smith, Erika Szekeres, Rui Zhang
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Patent number: 8865635Abstract: An aqueous-based cleaning composition including a water-insoluble builder component and a method of providing both such builder component and such cleaning composition in the absence of heat to provide a cleaning composition which is phase stable at room temperature without loss of cleaning efficacy. The builder component is composed of a C10-C16 linear fatty monohydric alcohol, e.g., tetradecanol, and an alcohol carrier. The alcohol carrier is preferably a C1-C4 monohydric alcohol. An alkyl glucoside is preferably also included in the cleaning composition to enhance the provision of the composition as a clear solution, and to promote combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials upon the mixing of components to provide the cleaning composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Vasyl A. Nechyporenko
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Patent number: 8859481Abstract: A dry wiper for use with disinfectant solutions having synthetic fibers and a disinfectant releasing treatment that makes the wiper active disinfectant stable is disclosed. Particularly, the wiper is stable for use in both quaternary ammonium disinfectant solutions and bleach disinfectant solutions. A method for producing such a wiper is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: James William Clark, Philip Shi Hung Hui, James J. Detamore
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Patent number: 8859482Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preparing a solid form of acetic acid. The method at least includes the steps of combining a solid acid and a metal acetate with a solvent to form a slurry. After a predetermined period of time, a solid form of acetic acid is recovered. The present invention also includes a solid product of acetic acid produced by the above-mentioned method. There is also disclosed a formulation including the solid product of acetic acid according to the present invention. Further, there is disclosed a cleaning system including the formulation according to the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: ChemLink Laboratories, LLCInventors: Ryan Giffin Moore, Lucas John Smith
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Patent number: 8853143Abstract: A wet wipe is provided suitable for use in cleaning surfaces in a healthcare environment that leaves a smear-free or substantially smear-free finish. The wipe comprises a substrate that has been impregnated with a cleaning composition which comprises an aqueous alkyl glucoside and/or alkyl polyglucoside mixture. The alkyl glucoside and/or alkyl polyglucoside is present in any amount between 0.01% w/v and 4.00% w/v inclusive. Preferably, the substrate comprises a nonwoven material that is binder free.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Gama Healthcare LimitedInventor: Adrian Neville Fellows
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Patent number: 8846594Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid stripper comprising a strong acid, and a colored indicator capable of assuming different colors, in particular for non measurable pH (i.e. below 1), depending on the acid concentration and on the polarity of the stripping solution, as well as to its use.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Inventors: Victor Seita, Roger Sicot, Vincent Delaire, Yann Denolle