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: 5770550Abstract: Surfactants of the general formula (I): Y.A.sup.1.OC.(HR)C.C(HR.sup.1).CO.A.(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n.R.sup.2 or (II): Y.A.sup.1.OC.(HR)C.C(HR.sup.1).CO.A.(C.sub.m H.sub.2m O).sub.n.C.sub.p H.sub.2p.A.CO.(HR.sup.1)C.C(HR)CO.A.sup.1.Y; where R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A, A.sup.1, n, m, Y and p have defined meanings are effective in single phase aqueous surfactant compositions with high electrolyte loading, especially of or including alkali, particularly for hard surface cleaning applications. These surfactants do not need hydrotropes to give stable single phase compositions even with high electrolyte loadings and are resistant to hydrolytic degradation e.g. by strong alkali in such compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventor: Harold Russell Motson
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Patent number: 5770554Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of a mixture of oil and kaolin soil, contains an analephotropic negatively charged complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a cosurfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Anne-Marie Misselyn, Patrick Durbut, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 5770549Abstract: A cleaning composition containing: (a) from about 3 to about 67% by weight of a sugar surfactant; and (b) from about 1 to about 3% by weight of a C.sub.6 -C.sub.12 linear alcohol ethoxylate, all weights being based on the weight of the concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1996Date of Patent: June 23, 1998Assignee: Henkel CorporationInventor: Stephen F. Gross
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Patent number: 5767055Abstract: An apparatus for surface cleaning is provided in which a first liquid, which includes an oxidizing agent, and a second liquid, which includes a builder or a chelating agent, are initially maintained separately. The apparatus is constructed to facilitate delivery of these two liquids such that they are combined to form an admixture during delivery to a surface to be treated. Either or both of the first and second liquids include a pH-adjusting agent, which is present in an amount such that when the liquids are so delivered, the resulting admixture is maintained at a pH sufficient for cleaning efficacy and stability of the oxidizing agent. The present invention also provides a composition produced by a process of maintaining the two above-mentioned liquids separately and forming an admixture thereof during delivery to a surface to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Clement K. Choy, Michael H. Robbins
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Patent number: 5763386Abstract: An improvement is described in the liquid crystal composition or the microemulsion compositions which is more environmentally friendly and is especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and having an evidenced grease release effect, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated polyhydric alcohol, a hydrocarbon ingredient, optionally, a dialkyl sulfosuccinate, a fatty acid and water which comprises the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient in a proportion sufficient to form a dilute o/w microemulsion composition containing, by weight, 1% to 20% of an anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 50% of a cosurfactant, 0.1% to 20% of an ethoxylated polyhydric alcohol, 0.4% to 10% of perfume and the balance being water.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1996Date of Patent: June 9, 1998Assignee: Colgate Palmolive CompanyInventors: Myriam Mondin, Myriam Loth, Guy Broze, Ammanuel Mehreteab, Barbara Thomas, Frank Bala, Jr., Steven Adamy
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Patent number: 5759989Abstract: Stable aqueous emulsions comprising dipicolinic acid or certain derivatives thereof and hydrophilic and hydrophobic nonionic surfactants are disclosed, as well as a process for preparing said compositions. The dipicolinic acid and derivatives thereof build viscosity in said compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1997Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Sergio Cardola, Giulia Ottavia Bianchetti
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Patent number: 5759983Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains a quick drying agent, an anionic detergent, optionally, a partially esterified ethoxylated polyhydric type alcohol, a secondary alcohol cosurfactant, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1996Date of Patent: June 2, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Myriam Mondin, Nicole Andries, Jean Massaux
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Patent number: 5756443Abstract: A detergent composition for hard surfaces includes (a) 0.1-30 wt. % of a cationic surfactant represented by the general formula (1) or (2): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6-11 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a methyl group or a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6-11 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group having 6-11 carbon atoms, and X is a halogen atom or a residue of an alkylsulfuric acid; (b) 0.1-20 wt. % of a sequestering agent; and (c) 0.1-20 wt. % of a water-soluble solvent. The composition has a pH of 3-12. Since the detergent composition is excellent in the ability to decompose and solubilize metallic soap scum, the dirt on a bathtub and the like in a bathroom can be quickly and easily cleansed off.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1997Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Assignee: Kao CorporationInventors: Takumi Inoue, Naoki Iso, Kazunori Tsukuda
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Patent number: 5744440Abstract: Cleaning compositions are presented which surprising exhibit increased cleaning performance as the amount of solubilizing coupler is increased beyond that necessary to fully solubilize a very slightly water-soluble organic solvent component. Methods of use of the compositions to remove hydrophobic soils and soap scum are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Augustine Liu
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Patent number: 5741760Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and contains a quick drying agent, an anionic detergent, optionally, a partially esterified ethoxylated polyhydric type alcohol, a cosurfactant, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1996Date of Patent: April 21, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Myriam Mondin, Nicole Andries, Jean Massaux
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Patent number: 5736500Abstract: Improved microemulsions having a lower level of solvent, a lower level of oil, a more robust formulation and/or exhibiting equivalent if not better performance on fatty soils can be obtained by simultaneous selection of specific surfactants, specific oils and specific solvents. When all three of these components are selected in the manner described herein, a synergistic benefit is attained. The present invention provides a liquid, aqueous cleaning composition in the form of a stable emulsion having a dispersed phase diameter of 10-100 nanometres comprising:a) at least 30 wt % water,b) at least l wt % but not more than 40 wt % of a surfactant system comprising at least one alkoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant and not more than 10 wt % on alkoxylated alcohol nonionic surfactant of anionic surfactant,c) at least 2 wt % but not more than 20 wt % of a solvent having a solubility of less than 12% w/w in water, and,d) at least 0.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1995Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Donald Michael Farnworth, Alexander Martin
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Patent number: 5736496Abstract: All purpose cleaning or microemulsion compositions more environmentally friendly, which is especially effective in the removal of a mixture of oil and kaolin soil, contains an analephotropic negatively charged complex, a hydrocarbon ingredient, a Lewis base, neutral polymer, a cosurfactant, and water.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Patrick Durbut, Anne-Marie Misselyn, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 5736498Abstract: Neutral or alkaline thickened aqueous hydrogen peroxide compositions and processes for the production thereof are provided. The compositions are thickened with a polymeric thickener comprising a polyethylene backbone, with pendant carboxylate groups and pendant groups of the formula --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.m (OCHXCHY).sub.n --O--R, where m is a position integer, n is zero or a positive integer, X and Y are independently selected from hydrogen atoms, methyl and ethyl groups and R is a hydrophobic group comprising eight or more carbon atoms; and one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of alcohol ethyoxylates, alkylbenzenesulphonates comprising ten or more carbon atoms, alkylsulphates comprising six or more carbon atoms, alcohol ether sulphates, alpha-sulphoesters and alkylglucosides.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Solvay Interox LimitedInventor: Andrew Kevin Gray
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Patent number: 5733342Abstract: Hydroxamic acids and hydroxamic acid ethers I and II ##STR1## where Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are --NH --OY, --NR.sup.1 --OY or --OX, where in the case of (I) at least one of Z.sup.1 or Z.sup.2, and in the case of (II) Z.sup.1 is --NH --OY or --NR.sup.1 --OY, andR.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl,X is hydrogen, alkali metal, ammonium or substituted ammonium, andY is hydrogen, alkali metal, ammonium, substituted ammonium or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, andL is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.100 linker which can also carry oxygen and nitrogen functional groups,with the exception of N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-2-aminoacetohydroxamic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1995Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Greindl, Alexander Kud, Volker Schwendemann, Michael Kneip, Elisabeth Kappes, Richard Baur, Juergen Schneider, Birgit Potthoff-Karl, Alfred Oftring
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Patent number: 5733859Abstract: Acidic aqueous cleaning compositions containing a strong acid and maleic acid are disclosed. The maleic acid provides improved surface safety.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1996Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michel Jean Carrie, Axel Koenig, Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 5731281Abstract: An improvement is described in the liquid crystal composition or the microemulsion compositions, which is especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and having an evidenced grease release effect, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, at least one cosurfactant, and water which comprises the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient in a proportion sufficient to form a dilute o/w microemulsion composition containing, by weight, 1% to 20% of an anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 50% of at least one cosurfactant, 0.1% to 20% of an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, 0.4% to 10% of perfume and the balance being water.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1996Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Myriam Mondin, Myriam Loth, Guy Broze, Ammanuel Mehreteab, Barbara Thomas, Steven Adamy, Frank Bala, Jr.
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Patent number: 5716925Abstract: An improvement is described in all purpose liquid cleaning composition and microemulsion composition which are especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and also exhibiting a grease release effect, containing an anionic detergent, a supplemental grease release agent, a partially esterfied ethoxylated polyhydric type alcohol, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water which can comprise the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 1995Date of Patent: February 10, 1998Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co.Inventors: Myriam Mondin, Anne-Marie Misselyn, Marienne Mahieu, Georges Yianakopoulos, Barbara Thomas
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Patent number: 5705470Abstract: A substantially homogeneous sprayable cleaning gel composition which is substantially free of suspended encapsulated particles exhibits extended dwell time when sprayed on to a surface as compared to a low viscosity spray cleaner. The extended dwell time and anti-static properties of the sprayable cleaning gel composition give rise to several benefits and advantages. The sprayable cleaning gel composition housed in a spray applicator is usable to clean surfaces at any angle. A preferred method of cleaning surfaces is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1995Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Assignees: Edward F. Topa, Theodore P. Faris, Peter D. KeefeInventor: Theodore P. Faris
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Patent number: 5705467Abstract: Aqueous cleaning compositions and methods of use are disclosed with a thickening agent including an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant forming about 0.1 to about 10% by wt. of the composition, about 0.1-5.0% by wt. of a cothickening surfactant comprising an alkali metal fatty acid sulfate and/or an alkoxylated alkylphenol sulfate salt, a solvent selected from the class consisting of terpene derivatives including a functional group and tertiary alcohols forming about 0.01 to about 10% by wt. of the composition and an electrolyte component in an amount effective for enhancing thickening effects of the alkyl ether sulfate surfactant and solvent. The electrolyte component preferably includes an alkali metal hypochlorite, more preferably at least one additional multivalent electrolyte, and most preferably sodium carbonate. With the electrolyte component including a hypochlorite, additional electrolytes and the solvent are selected to be bleach stable, the solvent also preferably being a fragrance for the composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 1995Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Inventor: Clement K. Choy
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Patent number: 5698041Abstract: Process for using detergent compositions comprising a surfactant system that is either (1) a mixture of nonionic and zwitterionic detergent surfactants; (2) a mixture of nonionic and amphoteric (non-zwitterionic) detergent surfactants, preferably; or (3) short chain nonionic detergent surfactant, the nonionic detergent surfactants preferably being short chain and/or having peaked distribution; optional hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and polycarboxylate, especially dicarboxylate, detergent builder provide superior cleaning of all of the soils commonly found in the bathroom. The compositions have a pH of from about 1 to about 5.5, preferably from about 2 to about 4 when the dicarboxylate builder is used. The compositions are in the form of aqueous liquids. Short chain peaked distribution nonionic detergent suffactants provide surprisingly superior sudsing characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky Ah-Man Woo, Michel Jean Carrie, William Ajalon Cilley, Ronald Anthony Masters, Daniel Wayne Michael, Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 5688754Abstract: A light duty liquid detergent with desirable cleansing properties and mildness to the human skin comprising five essential surfactants: a water soluble nonionic surfactant, a C.sub.8-18 ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate anionic surfactant, a C.sub.10-20 paraffin sodium sulfonate surfactant, an alkyl sulfate surfactant, and a betaine surfactant.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1996Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventor: Julien Drapier
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Patent number: 5686399Abstract: Compositions for the removal of limescale comprise aryl sulfonic acids, optionally, acid stable bleach compositions, and, optionally, sulfamic acid. The compositions are used in a process for removing limescale as aqueous compositions. The pH of the compositions is from about 0 to about 4. The compositions provide improved performance for equal reserve acidity.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1996Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Giulia Ottavia Bianchetti, Sergio Cardola, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 5672578Abstract: Limescale removing compositions contain a low level of surfactant, i.e., less than about 1% and maleic acid and have a pH of from about 0.1 to about 4.5. The surfactant can be anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, or cationic, but is preferably cationic. The composition can be used neat, or diluted, by applying it to the surface to be treated, leaving it to react, and then rinsing.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michel Jean Carrie, Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 5663132Abstract: The present invention discloses an alkaline cleaning composition for cleaning heavily soiled surfaces such as food fryers, baking pans, high temperature pasteurizers, beer kettles and similar equipment that normally requires caustic soda based cleaners to clean. The present invention is also useful in cleaning ceramics such as restaurant grade ceramic china plates and platters. The present invention is particularly useful in cleaning brass and aluminum parts and equipment without causing corrosion damage. Further, since the cleaning composition of the present invention is not based on caustic soda, the composition is not considered hazardous. Further, the cleaning composition of the present invention dissolves readily in water, providing a solution that can be used in mechanical sprayers, soak-tanks and clean-in-place equipment. Also the cleaning composition may be effectively used at lower temperatures than caustic cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1995Date of Patent: September 2, 1997Assignee: Charvid Limited Liability CompanyInventor: Charles Bullick Talley
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Patent number: 5656580Abstract: Acidic cleaning compositions which are self-thickened by a thickening system comprising a mixture of a quaternary ammonium compound cationic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant. The compositions are for hard surface cleaning and are specifically suitable for the removal of limescale.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1995Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Michel Jean Carrie, Axel Koenig, Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 5641742Abstract: An improvement is described in microemulsion compositions containing, by weight: 1% to 20% of an anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 50% of an n-alkyl pyrrolidone cosurfactant; 0% to 10% of the nonionic surfactant; 0% to 5% of a fatty acid; 0.4% to 10% of perfume or a hydrocarbon and the balance being water.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1995Date of Patent: June 24, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Steven Adamy, Barbara Thomas, Sat Bedi
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Patent number: 5612308Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising a surfactant system that is either (1) a mixture nonionic and zwitterionic detergent surfactants; (2) a mixture of nonionic and amphoteric (non-zwitterionic) detergent surfactants; or (3) short chain nonionic detergent surfactant, the nonionic detergent surfactants preferably being short chain and/or having peaked distribution; optional hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and polycarboxylate, especially dicarboxylate, detergent builder provide superior cleaning of all of the soils commonly found in the bathroom. The compositions have a pH of from about 1 to about 5.5, preferably from about 2 to about 4 when the dicarboxylate builder is used. The compositions are in the form of aqueous liquids. Short chain peaked distribution nonionic detergent surfactants provide surprisingly superior sudsing characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Ricky A. Woo, Michel J. Carrie, William A. Cilley, Ronald A. Masters, Daniel W. Michael, Eddy Vos
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Patent number: 5607911Abstract: A biodegradable, acidic aqueous composition, with an anionic surfactant for the removal of rust, inorganic and organic deposits from a variety of surfaces. Said composition comprising Hydrochloric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Anionic Surfactant, Perfume Oil, Dye and Water.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1996Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Inventors: Scott Levin, Eric Levin, Joseph Levin
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Patent number: 5604192Abstract: Detergent compositions comprising nonionic detergent surfactant; unsaturated soap, i.e., oleate and/or ricinoleate; hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and aqueous solvent system. The compositions have excellent detergency properties and excellent filming/streaking properties. Preferred soaps are specific betaaminoalkanolammonium soaps, which provide superior filming/streaking properties as compared to, e.g., sodium soap.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1994Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Daniel W. Michael, Thomas A. Borcher, Sr.
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Patent number: 5604195Abstract: An improvement is described in microemulsion compositions which contain an anionic detergent, a grease release agent, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water which comprises the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient in a proportion sufficient to form either a dilute o/w microemulsion composition containing, by weight, 1.0% to 20% of an anionic detergent, 6 to 50% of a cosurfactant, 0.1% to 10% of a grease release agent which is a polyethylene glycol or a polyvinyl pyrrolidone either of which is complexed with said anionic surfactant, 0.4% to 10% of perfume and the balance being water as well as all purpose hard surface cleaning composition or light duty liquid detergent compositions which contain a grease release agent.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1995Date of Patent: February 18, 1997Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Anne-Marie Misselyn, Rita Erilli, Guy Broze
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Patent number: 5602090Abstract: A cleaning composition including a terpene such as D-limonene and hydrogen peroxide in a surfactants based aqueous solution. The composition in various specific formulations is a micro-emulsion useful for a variety of materials and for both industrial and household applications.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 1995Date of Patent: February 11, 1997Assignee: Alphen, Inc.Inventors: Arman V. Melikyan, Patrick H. Stewart
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Patent number: 5591376Abstract: A process for cleaning hard surfaces comprising contacting the hard surfaces with a composition containing:(a) from 0.1 to 50% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of an alkyl polyglucoside having the general formula R O Z.sub.x wherein R is C.sub.8-10, O is oxygen, x is an integer from 1 to 6, and Z is a sugar unit;(b) from 0.001 to 30% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a C.sub.6-16 fatty alcohol alkoxylate having an HLB value greater than 10;(c) from 0.001 to 15% by weight, based on the weight of the composition, of a C.sub.8-22 fatty acid; and(d) the balance up to 100% water.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1994Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Eva Kiewert, Peter Jeschke, Birgit Middelhauve, Giuseppe Carrer
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Patent number: 5578250Abstract: A stable oil-in-water microemulsion cleaning composition is provided which is essentially effective for the removal of oily and greasy soil from a hard surface and for repelling insects therefrom. The aqueous phase of said microemulsion comprises by weight of the total composition: (A) from about 0.1 to about 25% of a surfactant mixture of (i) an anionic surfactant; (ii) a nonionic surfactant; the weight ratio of (i) and (ii) being from about 1:1 to about 5:1; and (iii) a salt of a multivalent metal cation in an amount sufficient to provide from 0.1 to 1.5 equivalents of cation per equivalent of (i); the anionic surfactant, the nonionic surfactant and amount of multivalent metal cation being selected so as to provide a cloud point of at least about 45.degree. C. in the finished microemulsion composition; (B) from about 0.1% to about 30% of a water-soluble cosurfactant having substantially no ability to dissolve oily or greasy soil; and (C) the balance water.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1996Date of Patent: November 26, 1996Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Barbara J. Thomas, Myriam Loth, Thomas F. Connors
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Patent number: 5576284Abstract: A disinfectant-containing hard surface cleaner composition having increased bacteria count-reducing efficacy is provided by adding thereto a mixture of an alkyl or alkenyl oligoglycoside and certain C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 alkyl ethers.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1994Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Karl-Heinz Disch, Carsten Friese, Eva Kiewert, Birgit Middelhauve
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Patent number: 5573702Abstract: An improvement is described in microemulsion compositions which contain an anionic detergent, a nonionic surfactant, a grease release agent, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water which comprises the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient in a proportion sufficient to form either a dilute o/w microemulsion composition containing, by weight, 1% to 20% of an anionic detergent, 6 to 50% of a cosurfactant, 0.1% to 10% of a grease release agent, 0.4% to 10% of perfume and the balance being water as well as all purpose hard surface cleaning composition or light duty liquid detergent compositions which contain a grease release agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1995Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Genevieve Bonnechere, Georges Yianakopoulos, Marianne Mahieu, Anne-Marie Misselyn, Rita Erilli
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Patent number: 5560749Abstract: A bleaching composition and method is described that includes contacting a substrate with a peroxygen compound and a polymeric bleach precursor which has a monomer repeating unit of the structure: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl and aryl radicals; andR.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.40 radical selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl and aryl radicals.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Assignee: Lever Brothers Company, Division of Conopco, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Madison, Pamela C. Lam
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Patent number: 5554320Abstract: Microemulsion for all purpose hard surface cleaning compositions which contain an anticorrosion system designed to protect acid sensitive surfaces from attack by acidic materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1994Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Inventor: Georges Yianakopoulos
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Patent number: 5549840Abstract: An improvement is described in the liquid crystal composition or the microemulsion compositions, which is especially effective in the removal of oily and greasy soil and having an evidenced grease release effect, contains an anionic detergent, an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, a hydrocarbon ingredient, and water which comprises the use of a water-insoluble odoriferous perfume as the essential hydrocarbon ingredient in a proportion sufficient to form a dilute o/w microemulsion composition containing, by weight, 1% to 20% of an anionic surfactant, 0.1 to 50% of a cosurfactant, 0.1% to 20% of an ethoxylated glycerol type compound, 0.4% to 10% of perfume and the balance being water.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1994Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Co.Inventors: Myriam Mondin, Myriam Loth, Guy Broze, Ammanuel Mehreteab, Barbara Thomas, Steven Adamy, Frank Bala, Jr.
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Patent number: 5549842Abstract: Thickened aqueous hypochlorite compositions comprises (a) an alkali metal hypochlorite, (b) a tertiary amine oxide with one alkyl group having from 10 to 16 carbon atoms and the two other alkyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, (c) an alkali metal salt, (d) a pH stabilizer to bring the pH to a level of 11 or higher, (e) a C.sub.10 -C.sub.16 alkali metal sarcosinate, and (f) C.sub.10 -C.sub.14 straight chain alkyl benzene sulfonate. The molar ratio of (b):(f) is from about 5:1 to about 11:1 and is adjusted so that the viscosity of the composition is between 231 and 402 cps. The compositions are useful for general cleaning purposes, particularly bathrooms and toilet bowls, and also as a laundry additive.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1995Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: Reckitt & Colman Inc.Inventor: David L. Chang
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Patent number: 5543073Abstract: A microemulsion cleaning composition having superior solubilizing power and cleaning performance and low concentration of active ingredients has been developed which comprises an organic anionic surface active agent together with an optional nonionic surfactant, an electrolyte, alkylene glycol monoalkyl ether surfactant and water. The monoalkyl moiety of the alkylene glycol ether surfactant must have at least six carbon atoms.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1994Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Steven T. Adamy, Barbara J. Thomas
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Patent number: 5542983Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for the efficient recycling of components involved in removing water insoluble contaminants from the surface of articles. A physically emulsified terpene-containing composition is applied to the surface of articles to effectively remove water insoluble contaminants. Following application, the physically emulsified composition quickly separates, releasing the contaminants and terpene from the water. The water, terpene and contaminants are separated for reuse in accordance with the present process. The physically emulsified composition includes between about 2 weight percent and about 40 weight percent of a terpene in water.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1992Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Biochem SystemsInventors: C. Richard Hamilton, Ross M. Gustafson
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Patent number: 5538664Abstract: Hard surface detergent compositions comprise nonionic detergent surfactant; tripropylene glycol or short chain alkyl ether of tripropylene glycol as a hydrophobic cleaning solvent; and optional, but preferred suds control system comprising fatty acid and anionic sulfonated and/or sulfated detergent surfactant. The compositions are preferably in the form of aqueous liquids and preferably have monoethanolamine and/or beta-aminoalkanol present. The compositions clean vinyl no-wax flooring without rinsing and without substantial filming/streaking.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1993Date of Patent: July 23, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventor: Daniel W. Michael
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Patent number: 5536438Abstract: Mildly acidic multi-purpose liquid cleaning compositions which comprise a specific nonionic surfactant system are disclosed. The nonionic surfactant system comprises at least four different nonionic surfactants belonging to four different HLB classes. The compositions can be used for laundering, hard surface cleaning for bathrooms, kitchens or floors, as well as for cleaning carpets.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Stefano Scialla, Sergio Cardola, Dario Rapisarda, Marina Trani