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: 8822403Abstract: Solid detergent compositions according to the present invention include at least one alkali metal silicate, at least one polycarboxylic acid, at least one saccharide or sugar alcohol and water. Suitable saccharides include sucrose, fructose, inulin, maltose and lactulose, and may be present in the composition in a concentration of at least 0.5 wt %. Compositions according to certain embodiments form stable solid block detergent compositions that do not swell significantly even when subjected to elevated temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter Silvernail
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Patent number: 8815007Abstract: This invention relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of diamines or polyamines with alkylene oxides. The invention also relates to novel compounds derived from the reaction of amine terminated polyethers with epoxide functional compounds. The novel compounds of the invention are particularly useful as wetting and foam control agents. The disclosed compounds exhibit exceptional antifoaming and defoaming activity while simultaneously reducing the dynamic surface tension when incorporated at low levels in water-based systems.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Ethox Chemicals, LLCInventors: James T. Tanner, Charles F. Palmer, Jr., Calvin M. Wicker, Jr.
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Patent number: 8801864Abstract: An aqueous composition is disclosed, comprising at least one strain of Class 1 Bacillus bacterial spores, selected from Bacillus Cirulans, Bacillus Megaterium, Bacillus Licheniformis, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Sphaericus, Bacillus Subtilis sub species 10144 and Bacillus Subtilis sub species 8646, a terpene and one or more surfactants. The terpene is preferably d-limonene. A method for cleaning surfaces is also disclosed, which method comprises deploying an aqueous composition comprising at least one strain of Class 1 Bacillus bacterial spores, selected from Bacillus Cirulans, Bacillus Megaterium, Bacillus Lichenforms, Bacillus Pumilus, Bacillus Sphaericus, Bacillus Subtilis sub species 10144 and Bacillus Subtilis sub species 8646, a terpene and one or more surfactants to a surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Cleveland Biotech LimitedInventor: Anthony Brooke
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Publication number: 20140221188Abstract: A method including immersing a ceramic coated article into a bath including an HF acid solution having NH4F with a molar concentration of about 0.1M to 1.0M for a time period to remove a deposition, and rinsing the ceramic coated article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.Inventors: Sumanth Banda, Jennifer Y. Sun
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Patent number: 8791057Abstract: A multi-phase surface cleaning composition. A first phase comprises an acidic cleaning formulation. A second phase comprises an alkaline cleaning formulation. The second phase includes a synthetic clay component.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) LimitedInventors: David Acher, Vikki Louise Binns, Mark Ward
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Patent number: 8772217Abstract: Improved aqueous, alkaline hard surface cleaning compositions useful in the cleaning of hard surfaces, particularly hard surfaces bearing greasy stains or soils also provide a disinfecting and/or sanitizing benefit to the treated hard surfaces. Preferred compositions comprise amine oxide as the sole surfactant constituent, an alkalinity constituent, preferably an alkanolamine and as the sole organic solvent constituent, an alkylene glycol phenyl ether, an antimicrobially active constituent, and water, optionally further including a dye and/or fragrance composition. The compositions provide excellent cleaning of greasy soils on hard surfaces and provide a disinfecting or sanitizing benefit thereto.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Lisa Dreilinger, Sophie Strzepek
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Patent number: 8747567Abstract: A hard floor surface care process comprising a process of identifying, cleaning, polishing, and protecting manmade and natural stone hard floor surfaces having a single surface or multi-surface quality. The hard floor surface care process comprising an acid reactive or nonreactive hard floor surface identifying process; an emulsifying solution, agitating, and toweling cleaning process; a polishing process utilizing a lubricating solution with a polishing chemistry or pad, and a protecting process utilizing a protecting chemistry selected as a function of the identifying process.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: Steven D. Azevedo
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Patent number: 8741827Abstract: A multi-purpose cleaning compound comprising about 4.50% to about 16.50% by volume isopropyl alcohol; about 4.50% to about 16.50% by volume vinegar; about 2.00% and about 8.50% by volume ammonia; about 2.00% by volume of at least one pre-selected surfactant; between about 0.009% and about 0.05% by volume rosemary oil; and about 56.50% and about 86.90% by volume water.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Inventors: Lucyna Vyrostko, Joseph Vyrostko
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Publication number: 20140147402Abstract: A description is given of compositions comprising a) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide donor substances, b) water, c) one or more polymers having thickening properties and d) one or more substances selected from the group consisting of hydroxypyridones and salts thereof. The compositions are notable more particularly for their advantageous shelf lives.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventors: Peter Klug, Maurice Frederic Pilz, Ute Back
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Patent number: 8729005Abstract: An aqueous liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition having a pH of about 2-4 which necessarily comprises: an acid constituent, which is preferably an organic acid constituent, and especially preferably acetic acid, at least one nonionic surfactant, and especially preferably wherein the nonionic surfactants are derived from Guerbet alcohols; an organic solvent constituent which comprises at least one glycol ether solvent, preferably a glycol ether solvent; a sequestering polymer constituent; optionally a cosurfactant constituent, including one or more anionic, cationic, amphoteric or zwitterionic surfactants; optionally one or more further constituents selected coloring agents, fragrances and fragrance solubilizers, viscosity modifying agents including one or more thickeners, pH adjusting agents and pH buffers including organic and inorganic salts, optical brighteners, opacifying agents, hydrotropes, abrasives, and preservatives, as well as other optional constituents known to the art; and the balance,Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Reckitt & Colman (Overseas) LimitedInventors: Malcolm Tom McKechnie, Edward Staunton, Alfred Vincent Spencer, Neil Atkin, Wesley Bowyer
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Patent number: 8722609Abstract: A cleaning composition including an acid component is provided, along with methods for using the composition to remove soil from hard surfaces. The concentrate cleaning composition includes between about 1 and about 70 wt % of methane sulfonic acid, about 0.1 to about 15 wt % of a surfactant component, up to about 90% of a solvent and other adjuvants.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Ecolab IncInventors: Barbara G. Choczaj, Michael J. Bartelme, Steven E. Lentsch, Katherine O. Vetter, Marvin C. Trulsen, Erik C. Olson, Mark D. Levitt
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Patent number: 8716207Abstract: A solid cleaning composition including an ionic liquid and a hardening agent is provided. The compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates, including nonyl phenol ethoxylates. The solid cleaning compositions remain solid at room temperature despite the inclusion of ionic liquids, providing an effective, biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylate cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Amanda Ruth Blattner, Charles Allen Hodge
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Patent number: 8691742Abstract: Treatment composition, preferably liquid detergent compositions exhibiting a two, or multicolor effect, comprising an aesthetic system including a colored interference pigment and a dye system.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jean-Pol Boutique, Karl Ghislain Braeckman, Karel Jozef Maria Depoot, Jan-Sebastiaan Uyttersprot, Tim Roger Michel Vanpachtenbeke, Nathalie Jean Marie-Louise Vanwyngaerden
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Patent number: 8673835Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventors: Timothy Michael Cusack, Karen Ann McCue, Herbert W Ulmer
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Patent number: 8669218Abstract: An adherent gelled or pasty composition for cleaning and/or scenting a toilet, wherein the composition is applied internally onto the toilet ceramic and is rinsed off only after several flushing operations, the composition comprising: a surfactant selected from the group consisting of alkylpolyglycosides, amphoacetates, amphodiacetates, betaines, fatty alcohol ethercarboxylic acids, fatty acid sarcosinates, cocamidopropylamine oxide, aminopropionates, and biosurfactants; perfume; and water; wherein the composition comprises, as an adhesion promoter, an ester of polyisobutene succinic acid, and wherein the composition is free of further adhesion promoters and surfactants.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Brigitte Giesen, Petra Plantikow, Luca Bellomi, Karl-Heinz Scheffler
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Publication number: 20140066350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Kristina Perlas
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Patent number: 8648027Abstract: 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: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Diana Mitchell, Sarah Coulter, Ashish Jha, William Ouellette, Gregory Van Buskirk
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Publication number: 20140031271Abstract: Multi-purpose cleaning compositions, in particular multi-purpose aqueous alkaline compositions for cleaning surfaces, and base preparations for this purpose. Such base preparations comprise one or more solvents that are at least partially water-miscible, one or more alkali metal salts of carboxylic acids, and water. Such multi-purpose cleaning compositions comprise at least such base preparation, a surfactant, a basifying agent, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: RHODIA POLIAMIDA E ESPECIALIDADES LTDAInventor: Wagner Lourenco
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Patent number: 8637441Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-foaming detergent, including a sodium alginate, an amylum, a sodium silicate, a citric acid, a sodium citrate, a sea salt, a sodium peroxyborate, a TAED and a borax. Herein, the non-foaming detergent further includes a sodium bicarbonate and a soapnut saponin. The preparation method of the non-foaming detergent comprises the following steps: mixing a sodium silicate and a sodium peroxyborate under stirring, mixing a soapnut saponin, a sodium alginate, an amylum, a sodium citrate, a sea salt, a sodium bicarbonate, a TAED and a borax under stirring, mixing such two mixtures, adding a citric acid therein and further mixing to obtain the non-foaming detergent. In the present invention, the prepared detergent has good solubility, strong activity at low temperature, high washing power and thorough detergency. Besides, the detergent is non-foaming and non-flavoring and the exhaust water during washing can be bio-degraded effectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Newer World International Company LimitedInventor: Shu Feng Chen
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Patent number: 8628765Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, Inc.Inventor: Michael Eric Frodyma
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Patent number: 8617317Abstract: Renewable, non-volatile cleaning compositions incorporating ethyl ester solvents are disclosed. Preferred compositions employ non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents. All-purpose cleaning compositions incorporating the non-volatile C8-16 ethyl ester solvents, further include an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant, an alcohol ethoxylate surfactant, and water. Preferably the compositions are free of anionic, cationic and amphoteric surfactants and/or co-solvents. The invention also discloses methods employing the non-volatile solvent all-purpose cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Mark Dennis Levitt
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Publication number: 20130338053Abstract: The present invention relates to compacted solid detergent compositions, generally in the form of pills or tablets for all types of cleaning tasks such as cleaning floors and glass, using washing machines, dishwashers, air fresheners, etc. This invention also relates to the use of the detergent composition according to the invention for producing effervescent tablets or compacted powders that can be used in detergent compositions that disaggregate immediately when they come into contact with an aqueous solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Jordi Caparros Casco
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Patent number: 8609602Abstract: Disclosed are cleaning solutions. More particularly, non-toxic solutions of base, water, alcohol and detergent, that effectively and surprisingly eliminate contaminating aliphatic acids in aqueous solutions. When present as a foam or even a contaminating film remaining on various parts and surfaces, aliphatic acid contaminants can be present a large and costly problem in manufacturing operations, cleaning tasks, personal hygiene. The need to remove such contaminants arises in a myriad environments and situations, such as during the manufacture of detergents, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, coring and core analysis, manipulation of oils, fuels, fermentation applications, manufacture of emollients, moisturizers, liquors, foods such as seafood, milk, butter and other dairy products, water processing, paper products, tissue culture, reusable clinical equipment, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Anatrace Products, LLCInventors: Benjamin R. Travis, Ritesh Mittal, Seth M. Huff, Lijun M. Huang, Liang Tang
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Patent number: 8598106Abstract: The present invention describes a formulation comprising: (A) at least one surfactant; and (B) an anti-microbial composition that comprises (i) an anti-microbial agent with surfactant properties; (ii) a hydrophobic material and (iii) a polar solvent.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Byotrol PLCInventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder, John Yates
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Patent number: 8585829Abstract: A cleaning composition includes a fatty acid salt constituting up to about 50% by weight of the composition, an anti-slip agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition, a soil resistant agent constituting up to about 20% by weight of the composition and water. Methods of cleaning coated and uncoated surfaces, and particularly stone surfaces, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Minyu Li, Catherine Hanson, Kim R. Smith, Robert D. Hei, Robert Crowley, Traci Gioino, Andrew Steven Wold, Mark D. Levitt
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Patent number: 8586522Abstract: The present invention provides water-based cleaning formulations comprising one or more organic solvents having low solubility in water and an alkylene glycol dilevulinate for coupling the organic solvent with water.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: David C. Busby, Molly I. Busby, William Jack Kruper, Jr., Mark F. Sonnenschein
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Patent number: 8575085Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-microbial composition comprising (i) an antimicrobial agent with surfactant properties, (ii) a siloxane selected from those having the formulae V:(H3C)[SiO(CH3)2]nSi(CH3)3, and (H3C)[SiO(CH3)HnSi(CH3)3, and mixtures thereof, wherein n is from 1 to 24; and (iii) a polar solvent, wherein the ratio of (i) to (ii) is from about 100:1 to about 5:1.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Byotrol PLCInventors: Ulrich Schwarz, Stephen Brian Falder
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Patent number: 8575084Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In an embodiment, the cleaning solution comprises an organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid, preferably lactic acid, while the surfactant is selected from the group consisting amine oxides, and the solvent is an alkoxylated alcohol, preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds. The cleaning solutions may also include other components such as colorants, fragrance enhancers, corrosion inhibitors, nonionic surfactants or other additives.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Jelmar, LLCInventor: Rosemary Gaudreault
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Publication number: 20130288935Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material, and methods for using the same in extracting or removing a hydrocarbon-containing substance from a substrate or remediating a substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: GreenStract, LLC
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Patent number: 8569220Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. The cleaning solution includes the following components: a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid, preferably lactic acid, while the second organic acid is also a carboxylic acid, preferably gluconic acid. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of amine oxides, preferably lauramine oxide. The solvent may be an alkoxylated alcohol, preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Jelmar, LLCInventor: Rosemary Gaudreault
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Patent number: 8569223Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid hard surface cleaning composition comprising melamine foam fibers, wherein the composition is packaged in a container.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Barger, Jacqueline Marie Duderstadt, Denis Alfred Gonzales, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 8563496Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid acidic hard surface cleaning composition having a pH of above 2.0 and comprising formic acid, citric acid and an alkaline material.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laura Cermenati, William Mario Laurent Verstraeten, Lucie Marie Cretieneau
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Patent number: 8551932Abstract: A liquid hard surface cleaning composition includes melamine foam fibers. In one embodiment the composition has a pH of from about 7 to about 12. In another embodiment, the composition comprises less than about 200 ppm of formaldehyde in solution, per about 1% by weight of melamine foam fibers present in the composition, after 7 days of storage at 50 C.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Bruce Barger, Jacqueline Marie Duderstadt, Denis Alfred Gonzales, Stefano Scialla
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Patent number: 8546317Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard surface cleaning composition comprising a polybetaine polymer, wherein said polybetaine polymer comprises a zwitterionic unit A or a mixture thereof, wherein said unit A comprises a betaine group or a mixture thereof and wherein said betaine group of said unit A is a sulphobetaine group or a mixture thereof, and a vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer, wherein said polybetaine polymer and said vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer are present in said composition at a weight ratio of polybetaine polymer to vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer or copolymer of at utmost 1.5:1.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Annick Julia Oscar Mertens, Geert Andre Deleersnyder, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke, Stefano Scialla
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Publication number: 20130252871Abstract: The present invention is related to a cleaning composition including at least one alkalinity source and a biodegradable terpolymer including maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate segments or monomers for controlling scale. The diluted for use solution has a pH range of between about 9.5 and about 14.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Erik C. Olson, Carter Silvernail, Stephen Christensen, Lauren M. Hunker, Brandon G. Beyer, Kerrie E. Walters
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Publication number: 20130252870Abstract: The present invention is related to a cleaning composition including at least one alkalinity source and a biodegradable terpolymer including maleic acid, vinyl acetate and alkyl acrylate segments or monomers for controlling scale. The diluted use solution has a pH between about 7 and about 11.5.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventor: Carter Silvernail
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Patent number: 8536106Abstract: 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: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventor: Altony Miralles
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Patent number: 8530403Abstract: A solidification matrix includes a maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water. The maleic-containing terpolymer, sodium carbonate, and water interact to form a hydrate solid. The solidification matrix may be used, for example, in a solid detergent composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Brenda L. Tjelta, Lisa M. Sanders
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Patent number: 8476214Abstract: A multi-functional hard surface treating composition is described which includes (1) a surfactant system including at least two surfactants and (2) at least one alkylene glycol alkyl ether. The at least two surfactants include an anionic surfactant and either a polymer surfactant or a nonionic surfactant. The surfactant system and alkylene glycol alkyl ether have a synergistic effect to provide anti-fogging, anti-streaking, and cleaning benefits to a hard surface treated with the composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Loretta G. Lynch, Sandra J. Demant, Jacqueline V. Lepow, Anne T. Maghasi
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Patent number: 8445422Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning composition comprising abrasive cleaning particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Denis Alfred Gonzales, Christopher Charles Graham, Colin Stephenson
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Patent number: 8440600Abstract: An array of self-adhesive cleaning products, the array having a first self-adhesive cleaning product, the product being a gel, and a second self-adhesive cleaning product, the second product being a solid.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Michael E. Klinkhammer, Russell B. Wortley, Michelle C. Dauchy
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Patent number: 8420587Abstract: Liquid compositions for cleaning hard-surfaces having pH comprised between 3 and 4, obtained upon the mixing of an acid agent having a pKa comprised between 4 and 6, a source of alkalinity and a surfactant system. Process for treating hard surfaces, preferably delicate, hard surfaces, by applying said composition onto said hard surface and the use of said composition for cleaning hard surface while maintaining surface safety.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Laura Cermenati, William Mario Laurent Verstraeten, Christopher Andrew Morrison
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Patent number: 8410038Abstract: 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: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Michele Davister, Nathalie Dastbaz, Alain Jacques, Germaine Zocchi
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Patent number: 8399394Abstract: Systems and methods for processing glycerol into one or more useful products are provided. The method can include decreasing a pH of a mixture comprising glycerol and fatty acids to produce an emulsion comprising a glycerol-rich portion and a fatty acids-rich portion. At least a portion of the glycerol-rich portion can be reacted with at least one of an oxidant and a catalyst at conditions sufficient to produce a reacted product comprising glyceric acid, oxalic acid, glycolic acid, formic acid, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Envirosource, Inc.Inventor: Spencer S. Awbrey
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Patent number: 8383569Abstract: A single phase alkaline composition comprising by weight about 10 to about 25 percent of nonionic surfactant blend comprising a ratio of between about 1:1 to about 1:2 of alcohol ethoxylate:fatty alcohol alkoxylate, about 3-10% of at least one water soluble solvent, about 1-10% of a chelant, 2-12% of an alkalinity source, 0.5-2% of an anionic surfactant blend comprised of at least about 40-70% of a sulfosuccinate, the balance being water. Compositions of the invention are useful for removing hydrophobic soils or oils whether they are located on a hard surface or on a linen. A method of cleaning a hard surface is also disclosed comprising the steps of diluting the composition of the invention with water to about 1 to about 3 weight percent, applying the diluted composition to the surface, and wiping the surface, wherein the surface is substantially free of oil or residue and the surface is substantially free of corrosion.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Andrea Schwerter, Katja Teusch, Matthias Menzel
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Patent number: 8383097Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria cultures and composition comprising one or more cultures of the invention. The invention also relates to methods of washing or cleaning laundry or fabrics and surfaces as well as degrading waste material using a bacteria culture of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Novozymes Biologicals, IncInventor: Michael Eric Frodyma
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Patent number: 8383566Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous, acidic hard surface cleaning compositions particularly effective in the removal of greasy stains and soapscum from hard surfaces. The compositions have a pH of not more than 2, preferably not more than 1, comprising: one or more anionic surfactants; a nonioinic surfactant constituent which preferably comprises both a first alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant derived from monobranched alkoxylated C10-fatty alcohols and/or C11-fatty alcohols and about a second alcohol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant, preferably a C10-C14 linear alcohol ethoxylated surfactant having at least about 8 mols ethoxylation, an organic solvent constituent, which preferably comprises or consists of a phenyl containing glycol ether solvent, an acid constituent, which most preferably comprises, or consists of, a ternary acid system comprising each of: sulfamic acid, formic acid and oxalic acid in a respective weight ratio of sulfamic acid:formic acid:oxalic acid of 1-8:1-5:1-3.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser LLCInventor: Yun-Peng Zhu
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Patent number: 8361946Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing an aqueous detergent dispersion comprising mixing at least one silane compound, colloidal silica particles, and a detergent to form an aqueous detergent dispersion comprising silanized colloidal silica particles. The invention also relates to a dispersion obtainable by the method and to the use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Akzo Nobel N.V.Inventors: Peter Greenwood, Hans Lagnemo
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Patent number: 8361949Abstract: The invention relates to a treatment that can be used to remove a coating and/or stain from a construction material, such as anti-graffiti treatment. The inventive treatment uses a beta-dicarbonyl product.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Rhodia OperationsInventors: Sylvie Touzet, Evelyne Prat, Florence Deschaseaux, Valérie Billebaud
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Patent number: RE44058Abstract: This invention relates to a cleaning composition comprising at least one surfacatant or at least one cosmetic vehicle and a water-soluble or water-dispersible copolymer comprising, in the form of polymerized units: (a) at least one monomer compound of general formula I: (b) at least one hydrophilic monomer carrying a functional group with an acidic nature which is copolymerizable with (a) and which is capable of being ionized in the application medium; (c) optionally at least one hydrophilic monomer compound with ethylenic unsaturation with a neutral charge, carrying one or more hydrophilic groups, which is copolymerizable with (a) and (b).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Eric Aubay, Dominic Yeung