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: 7449439Abstract: A water-soluble thickener which is highly effective even in thickening strongly acidic aqueous solutions and has excellent stability in such solutions. It comprises a water-soluble copolymer having a weight-average molecular weight of 6,000,000 or higher obtainable by polymerizing a monomer mixture which comprises 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof and acrylic acid and/or a salt thereof as essential components and optionally one or more other copolymerizable monomer components including the compound represented by the following Formula (1) and/or a salt thereof, wherein the 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and/or a salt thereof represents 20 mol % or more of all the monomers. (wherein n is an integer of 1 to 12).Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2003Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Toagosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Ito, Yoshio Mori
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Patent number: 7446082Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and a removable cleaning pad can be used to effectively clean surfaces. The cleaning pad is impregnated with an acidic cleaning composition. The cleaning pad may be dry to the touch. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Andrew Kilkenny, Maha Y. El-Sayed, Lafayette D. Foland, Shona L. Nelson, Cheryl Rodriguez, David R. Scheuing
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Patent number: 7442677Abstract: A chemical solution and process for the decontamination of chemical warfare agents. More particularly, a process for the decontamination of the vesicant HD by oxidation to its corresponding sulfoxide and nerve agents VX and GD by perhydrolysis to their non-toxic phosphonic acids using environmentally safe reactants, specifically a citrate/bicarbonate/molybdate peroxide solution.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: George W. Wagner
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Publication number: 20080255018Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition, having a pH between 3 and 7, comprising a non ionic surfactant or a mixture thereof, an amine oxide or a mixture thereof, a glycol ether solvent, a chelant and a cationic polymer. The composition of the present invention does not contain any anionic surfactant. The present invention also encompasses a process of treating hard-surfaces, including delicate hard-surfaces located in bathrooms, wherein a liquid composition according to the present invention is applied onto said surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventors: Fabienne Riou, Marina Jozefa Hermie
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Patent number: 7432234Abstract: Incorporating dirt-attracting polycationic polymers, such as polyethyleneimines, into cleaning wipes, mop pads, and similar substrates, improves dirt pick-up and retards redeposition of the dirt back onto the cleaned surface. The polymers can be incorporated directly into the non-woven substrates or they can be formulated with a cleaning composition for use with the substrate. The substrate containing the dirt-attracting polycationic polymers can be employed to clean hard and soft surfaces. The presence of the dirt-attracting polycationic polymers also facilitates biocide release from the substrates.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Maria G. Ochomogo, Malcolm A. De Leo, Martin A. Phillippi, David L. Budd
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Publication number: 20080227679Abstract: The present invention is related to readily biodegradable cleaning compositions, methods of use, and manufacture thereof. The cleaning composition comprises a non-ionic surfactant and an amidoalkyl quaternary salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: Elementis Specialties, Inc.Inventors: Eddy Mangnus, Alart Mulder, Arno Schut, Leonique Sonnemans, Miryam Ter Harmsel
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Publication number: 20080221005Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous bleaching solution for substrate treatment comprising a source of oxidant and a suspended polymer matrix having a plurality of optically functional particles associated with one or more copolymers present in the polymer matrix. The plurality of optically functional particles are associated with the copolymer during polymerization of at least one hydrophobic and at least one hydrophilic monomer so as to form a polymer matrix useful to impart an aqueous bleaching solution with optically functional properties providing a benefit to the solutions during storage, use and application to substrates for treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Thomas W. Kaaret, Darin K. Griffith, Klein A. Rodrigues, William L. Smith
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Patent number: 7423006Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous compositions, preferably aqueous compositions comprising at least one polymer with a particle size of more than 10 ?m, formed from the polymerisation of a) at least one monomer of formula (I), wherein R1, signifies hydrogen or methyl, R2 signifies hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, R3 signifies C1-C4alkylene, R4, R5 and R6 signify independently from each other hydrogen or C1-C4alkyl, X signifies —O— or —NH— and Y signifies Cl; Br; l; hydrogen-sulphate or methosulfate, b) and/or at least one non-ionic monomer, c) at least one cross-linking agent in an amount of 0-50 ppm by the weight of component a) and b) optionally at least one chain transfer agent with the proviso that (i) if the polymer is a cationic homopolymer then the amount of the crosslinking agent is always more than 0 ppm and less than 50 ppm.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals CorporationInventors: Emmanuel Martin, Keith Graham, David Normington, Malcolm Skinner
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Patent number: 7414017Abstract: Cleaning compositions containing C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and propylene glycol ethers. The low filming and streaking occurs even in the presence of quaternary ammonium biocides.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen Bradford Kong, Sonia H. Burciaga, Andrew Kilkenny
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Patent number: 7414016Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid, and a fragrance containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of dye, colorant, and preservative. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Gregory van Buskirk, Aram Garabedian, Ryan K. Hood, Stephen Bradford Kong
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Patent number: 7410939Abstract: A cleaner composition which comprises at least one surfactant, at least one builder and at least one nitrogen-containing polymer is described. The nitrogen-containing polymer is, for example, an alkoxylated polyvinylamine, an alkoxylated, acylated or alkylated polyaminoamide or a polyurethane-urea with tertiary amino groups. The nitrogen-containing polymers facilitate soil release.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: BASF AktiengesellschaftInventors: Ralf Noerenberg, Helmut Meffert, Karl Haeberle, Martin Scholtissek, Cordula Mock-Knoblauch, Franz Weingart
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Patent number: 7396808Abstract: A cleaning composition with a limited number of natural ingredients contains alkyl polyglucoside, ethanol, glycerol, and an essential oil containing lemon oil or d-limonene. The cleaning composition optionally has a small amount of buffer, such as a natural inorganic buffer. The cleaning composition can be used to clean hard surfaces and cleans as well or better than commercial compositions containing synthetically derived cleaning agents.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Ryan K. Hood, Aram Garabedian, Thomas W. Kaaret, Maria Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7393820Abstract: A substantially transparent, liquid cleaning product for hard surfaces, comprising at least 15% by weight of a surfactant and one or more abrasive materials selected from the group consisting of polymers having a diameter of from 0.6 to 4 mm, natural materials having a diameter of from 0.05 to 4 mm, and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Heinz-Dieter Soldanski, Brigitie Giesen
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Patent number: 7390775Abstract: Surfactant-thickened active chlorine-containing bleach compositions including at least one water soluble anionic styrenic polymer are described. The styrenic polymer serves to improve the rheology properties of the thickened bleach composition. The thickened bleach composition additionally includes a surfactant-based thickening system including an amine oxide, and an alkaline agent to maintain the pH of the composition at about 10 or greater. The amine oxide includes at least 75% of one or more C14-C18 alkyl dimethyl amine oxides. The thickened bleach compositions have reduced viscosity, decreased elastic properties, with improved flow and pour properties resulting from the inclusion of the styrenic polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Wayne M. Rees, Susan L. Bryant
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Patent number: 7387991Abstract: The compositions of this invention are microemulsions having a. a surfactant consisting essentially of a mixture of one or more alkoxylated amines or alkoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and one or more preferably branched carboxylic acids or salts thereof, b. a solvent or oil that is liquid at 25° C. and is insoluble in water, and c. water, wherein an optically clear isotropic microemulsion is formed.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventor: Alice P. Hudson
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Patent number: 7377983Abstract: A method to prevent deposits on a ceramic surface comprising: (1) pretreating the surface by applying an aqueous solution containing from about 200 ppm to about 1000 ppm by weight of an amphoteric fluorosurfactant, and (2) periodically applying an aqueous maintenance solution comprising from about 1 ppm to about 200 ppm of at least one of an amphoteric or cationic fluorosurfactant or a mixture thereof, from about 5 ppm to about 100 ppm of a sequestering acid, and from about 2.5 ppm to about 200 ppm of a quaternary ammonium biocide compound, wherein all concentrations are by weight of aqueous solution is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Carl William Erkenbrecher, Jr., John Mark Longoria, Richard Alan Reynolds, Jennifer C. Julian, Malcolm DeLeo, Maria Garcia Ochomogo
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Patent number: 7378380Abstract: A dilutable cleaning composition comprises a pH-elevating component and a pH-lowering component, the composition being such that when it is mixed with water the pH-elevating component dissolves or disperses in the water thereby elevating the pH of the water to at least 8.5 and subsequently the pH-lowering component dissolves or disperses in the water, thereby lowering the pH of the water from at least 8.5 to not more than 4. When the water is at the raised pH, the cleaning composition is effective in removing proteinaceous or fatty soiling, and when the composition is at the lowered pH, the composition is effective at removing alkaline waste materials such as limescale. The cleaning composition is particularly suitable for use as a lavatory or hard surface cleaner.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventors: Adrian Blagg, Angus Lang, Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Patent number: 7375068Abstract: To provide an anti-soiling detergent composition that has excellent detergency, endows cleaned surfaces with a pronounced anti-soiling effect, effectively sustains the anti-staining effect, possesses superb storage stability, and can be used on restrooms, sinks, baths, and other damp, hard surfaces. The anti-soiling detergent composition contains (A) 0.05 to 10 mass % of a polyetheramide-modified organopolysiloxane and/or amino-modified organopolysiloxane, (B) 0.1 to 30 mass % of a specific surfactant, (C) 0.1 to 20 mass % of a metal chelating agent, and (D) water.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: JohnsonDiversey, Inc.Inventors: Mari Yagi, Mitsuo Sado, Aki Inageta
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Patent number: 7368417Abstract: A hard surface cleaning solution having improved cleaning and descaling properties. In one formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a second organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising lactic acid, while the second organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising gluconic acid. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sultaines, betaines and amino propionates. The solvent is a an alkoxylated alcohol preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds. In a second formulation, the cleaning solution comprises a first organic acid, a surfactant, a solvent and a diluent. The first organic acid is a carboxylic acid preferably comprising lactic acid, while the surfactant is selected from the group consisting of sultaines, betaines and amino propionates and the solvent is a an alkoxylated alcohol preferably selected from the propylene glycol ether class of compounds.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Jelmar LLCInventor: Rosemary A. Gaudreault
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Patent number: 7351684Abstract: The present invention is drawn to disinfectant or sterilant compositions, which are human safe, e.g., food grade or food safe. In one embodiment, an aqueous disinfectant or sterilant composition can comprise an aqueous vehicle, including water, from 0.001 wt % to 50 wt % of a peracid, and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of a peroxide. Additionally, from 0.001 ppm to 50,000 ppm by weight of a transition metal based on the aqueous vehicle content can also be present. The composition can be formulated to include only food-grade ingredients. Alternatively or additionally, the transition metal can be in the form of a colloidal transition metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: Solutions BioMed, LLCInventors: Daryl J. Tichy, Brian G. Larson
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Patent number: 7345015Abstract: Cleaning wipes containing antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds and alkylpolyglucosides, especially C8-C10 alkylpolyglucosides, have low filming and streaking when combined with C2-C4 alcohols and glycol ethers having a vapor pressure between 0.1 and 2.0 mm Hg at 20° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Stephen Bradford Kong, Sonia H. Burciaga
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Patent number: 7341986Abstract: The invention, a stable composition of matter, has a 2 step method to make (maintain the same equalities in increased batches). Step #1. 0.4167 Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Pressed, which is a high quality olive oil, 0.5833 IPA, Isopropyl Alcohol 70%, shake to emulsify and create concentrate. Step #2 Using a 32 ounce empty plastic spray mist bottle, put 0.0625=2 ounces of contract from step #1. In plastic spray mist bottle, add 0.4375=14 ounces of tap water to plastic bottle, replace spray mist cap and shake. Suitable to Cross clean, the human body, plants leaves, natural and man-made finished products, fine ash particle controller, controls ash from becoming air borne. In addition the composition of matter cleaning solution will use minimal amounts of water in the cleaning and particle control process.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Inventor: Murtie Nina Kalusha
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Household cleaning composition in self-sustaining body form and essentially free of zeolite and clay
Patent number: 7326674Abstract: New cleaning compositions and methods of forming and using those compositions are provided. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions are in tablet form, with the tablets being dissolvable in water at the point-of-use for ease of storing and shipping. The compositions comprise sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, an alkali metal alkylbenzene sulfonate, an ingredient selected from the group consisting of a trialkyl glycol monoalkyl ether, limonene, and mixtures thereof, and other ingredients depending upon the embodiment. The diluted cleaner has a very low impact on the environment due to the low levels of surfactants in the diluted solution. Furthermore, the cleaning solution performs well on protein stains due to the production of CO2 and the presence of sodium perborate. The inventive composition can be used on a wide range of substrates, from hard surfaces to fabrics.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Kegel, LLCInventors: Dennis Sheirs, Brandy Padilla, Donald Wall -
Patent number: 7307052Abstract: A thickened oxidant composition is formulated to be easily and evenly applied to a vertical surface to provide consumer preferred cling to the vertical surface. The composition has a low relaxation constant. The composition is useful in cleaning toilet bowls and other hard surfaces. The composition can be applied in a stream, a spray, or an aerosol.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Geetha Murthy, Daniela Fritter, Robert J. Iliff, Paula Ann Sanchez
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Patent number: 7307053Abstract: An improved combination air sanitizer, soft surface sanitizer, soft surface deodorizer and hard surface disinfectant is disclosed. The preferred active ingredient for the air sanitization and soft surface odor treatment functions is triethylene glycol (TEG). The preferred active ingredient for soft surface sanitization and hard surface disinfection functions is a mixture of various alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinates. The formulation may be provided in an aerosol spray form and is useful for sanitizing and removing bacteria and malodorant molecules from the air as well as disinfecting hard surfaces. A unique combination of corrosion inhibitors is disclosed for convention steel or tin-plated steel cans. A single produce can be used as an air sanitizer/air freshener, a soft surface sanitizer, a soft-surface odor remover/reducer and, a hard surface disinfectant.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2005Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Maciej K. Tasz, George J. Svoboda
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Patent number: 7307055Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cleaning article as an article of manufacture which includes a substrate onto which a cleaning composition is partially impregnated, leaving a portion of the substrate not impregnated with the composition. The impregnated part or side of the substrate is used to clean surfaces, especially vitro-ceramic surfaces while the unimpregnated part or side of the substrate is then used to dry and buff the cleaned surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Andrew David Cook, Edward Mathew Cooney, Michael Vincent Monticello
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Patent number: 7304022Abstract: Thickened acidic film forming hard surface cleaning and disinfecting compositions which are particularly useful in the cleaning of ceramic surfaces, especially lavatory surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu
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Patent number: 7291586Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates which are present as two or more classes of particulate materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Pamela Boone, Delford Ian Christmas, Lisa Ann Napolitano, Virginia Lee Urban
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Patent number: 7288512Abstract: The present invention is directed to a sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates. The composition contains a thiclcener which comprises both gellan gum and Xanthan gum.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Pamela Boone, Virginia Lee Urban
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Patent number: 7288514Abstract: The present invention relates to associative complexes of water soluble and/or water dispersible polymers and polymeric fluorosurfactants, compositions and methods for modifying substrates to provide treated articles with surface protective properties including easier cleaning, increased stain and/or soil repellency, and increased resistance to bio-fouling and environmental contamination.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 30, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: David R. Scheuing, Mona Marie Knock, Michael H. Robbins
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Patent number: 7279452Abstract: A sanitizing applicator for applying a liquid sanitizer to a surface. The sanitizer may be a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC)-based or chlorine-based sanitizer containing positively charged ions at an effective concentration level for killing a predefined percentage of microbes present on the surface. The applicator includes a breakable internal reservoir for retaining a quantity of the sanitizer, and a positively charged nonwoven fabric covering the reservoir. The fabric is constructed using a positively charged binder to bind together the strands of the fabric, and is optionally treated with a positively or neutrally charged surfactant. The positive charge of the fabric prevents the fabric from neutralizing the positively charged ions in the sanitizer when the breakable internal reservoir is broken and the sanitizer is applied to the fabric.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Commun-i-tec, Ltd.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Svendsen, Steven W. Smith
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Patent number: 7273841Abstract: The invention relates to a water soluble container which contains a composition useful for hard surface cleaning. The composition comprises a cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, a short chain non-ionic surfactant, optionally, polyethylene glycol; and optionally, conventional additives, where the composition contains less than 25 percent water. The water soluble containers can be made by thermoforming or injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser IncInventors: Andrew Francis Colurciello, James Chi-Cheng Feng
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Patent number: 7270131Abstract: Aqueous hard surface cleaning compositions comprising a non associative, acrylic copolymer alkali swellable emulsion and a set of alkaline detergent builders. Methods of producing the compositions, using the compositions for cleaning hard surfaces, and improving the cleaning efficiency of alkaline liquid cleaning compositions.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Inventors: Edward Hocking, Dimas Reyes
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Patent number: 7256165Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning composition comprising a surface substantive polymer for cleaning surfaces, particularly the exterior surfaces of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Jan Bertrem, Alex Cedeno, Aghmed Gourari, Ivano Schiavi, Alan Edward Sherry, Alan Scott Goldstein, Bruce Barger
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Patent number: 7255750Abstract: The invention provides an improved dilutable cleaning composition for flocculating soil during use comprising a polymeric flocculation agent. In one embodiment, the composition optionally contains at least one adjunct selected from the group consisting of solvents, surfactants, cosurfactants, chelating agents, buffers, thickeners, dyes, colorants, biocides, fragrances, defoamers and mixtures thereof. The invention provides for settling of soil during use, resulting in a decrease in soil in the top of the use container.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Brian K. Cartwright, Maria Jaya
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Patent number: 7256167Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2005Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Pamela A. Boone, Steven Wu, Benjamin Costa
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Publication number: 20070173426Abstract: A method of treating a substrate comprising providing stain resistance to a substrate by contacting the substrate with a composition comprising a mixture, of A) an anionic aqueous fluoroalkyl phosphate solution, and B) a cationic copolymer of fluoroalkyl(meth)acrylate or perfluoroalkylether(meth)acrylate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventors: John M. Longoria, Ernest B. Wysong
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Patent number: 7244700Abstract: An aqueous cleaning composition for the removal of mould and mildew is provided. The composition includes a water soluble source of chlorine, a surfactant, chitosan and water and has improved anti-fungal activity.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser (UK) LimitedInventor: Malcolm Tom McKechnie
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Patent number: 7211554Abstract: A aqueous composition and method of use for cleaning tile and grout and the like, the composition is particularly suited to cleaning newly laid tile and the films that typically cover it. The composition is a basic solution of glucose and distilled water with optionally included colorant and fragrance. The composition contains no harsh acids or caustics. The composition is fully biodegradable. Because of the composition's basic and biodegradable advantages, the method of use is basic and uncomplicated, requiring no concerns in disposal.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Inventor: Eduardo Arrechavaleta
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Patent number: 7202200Abstract: The invention provides an improved, liquid aqueous hard surface cleaner containing a fluoropolymer having a molecular weight of no less than 5,000, further containing preferably a nonionic surfactant, optionally, a quaternary ammonium compound, a chelating agent/buffer and water to provide enhanced cleaning of hard surfaces, especially vitreous surfaces, in which the thus cleaned surface is rendered soil and stain repellent.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Malcolm A. DeLeo, Jennifer C. Julian, Maria G. Ochomogo, Robert L. Blum, John J. Serrao, Shona L. Nelson
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Patent number: 7199094Abstract: Improved hard surface cleaning compositions having an acidic pH provide good removal of soap scum stains. Compositions of the present invention comprise an acidic constituent which comprises either citric acid alone or citric acid in combination with an acid selected from the group consisting of sorbic acid, acetic acid, boric acid, formic acid, maleic acid, adipic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, glycolic acid, and mixtures thereof; at least one anionic surfactant; at least one thickener; at least one scrubbing agent; one or more optional constituents; and the balance water; wherein the aqueous hard surface cleaning composition exhibits a pH of 6.0 or less.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Benjamin Costa, Edward Fu
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Patent number: 7199092Abstract: Liquid cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which is separated into two phases at rest are combined and dispersed within each other upon shaking.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Robert Zhong Lu, Pamela White
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Patent number: 7196046Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Tak Wai Cheung, Edward Fu, Pamela A. Boone, Steven Wu, Benjamin Costa
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Patent number: 7186676Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pourable acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition which contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2004Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Reckitt Benckiser Inc.Inventors: Pamela A. Boone, Tak Wai Cheung, Benjamin J. Costa, Edward Fu, Steven Wu, Carolyn Martinez
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Patent number: 7186300Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating surfaces, to protect or clean said surfaces. The invention more particularly relates to the treatment of interior walls or surfaces, particularly indoor household walls or surfaces, to protect the same from soiling or stains. This invention also relates to compositions, kits and devices for use in the above methods, to protect or clean indoor surfaces. This invention can be applied to various indoor surfaces, such as soft and permeable surfaces, in particular painted walls, wall paper and wallcloth.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Emmanuele Giacobbi, Stefano Scialla, Paul Stiros
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Patent number: 7186675Abstract: Surfactant combinations containing: (a) one or more alkyl ether sulfates; (b) at least one quaternary ammonium compound corresponding to formula I: in which EO is ethylene oxide, R and R? are the same or different and represent alkyl groups, n1 is 0–30 n2 is 0–30, and A is a counterion; (c) 0 to 50% of one or more alkyl and/or aryl sulfonates; (d) 0 to 15% of one or more alkyl sulfates; and (e) 0 to 20% of one or more amphoteric surfactants, and water-based cleaning composition containing such surfactant combinations.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (Henkel KGaA)Inventors: Georg Meine, Brigitte Giesen, Kerstin Ziganke, Felix Mueller, Ralf Klein, Joerg Peggau
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Patent number: 7160846Abstract: The invention relates to the field of cleaning and disinfection of hard surfaces. The cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces is achieved by means of a deaning textile and an aqueous preparation, comprising disinfection agents and additives selected from a group comprising a quatemary ammonium compound of formula (II), polydialkyldiallylammonium salts and derivatives thereof and the copolymers of dialkyldiallylammonium salts with acrylamide, and/or acrylic acid, and/or vinyl acetate, and derivatives thereof. The invention further relates to an aqueous concentrate, an aqueous preparation produced therefrom and a method for the reduction of active ingredient losses in disinfection solutions when using said concentrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Holger Biering, Faubel Heiko, Rudolf Glasmacher, Veronika Heide
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Patent number: 7151080Abstract: A composition for stripping and cleaning organic coatings from substrates, comprising a solution of high-boiling alcohols, preferably polyglycols, a surfactant, preferably a nonylphenol ethoxylate, and an alkali metal hydroxide, said composition being essentially free of any amines. The composition aggressively and effectively strips paints and other organic coatings without harming underlying substrates damaged by prior art strippers, over conventional or lower time periods, and at conventional or lower temperatures. One embodiment of the invention comprises from about 40% to about 98.9% by weight of a high-boiling alcohol; from about 1% to about 60% of a non-ionic surfactant; and from about 0.1% to about 10% of an alkali hydroxide or mixture of alkali hydroxide.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Kolene CorporationInventors: Rick Anthony Dostie, James Christopher Malloy
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Patent number: 7148187Abstract: A cleaning composition with a 2-hydroxycarboxylic acid and a nonionic surfactant gives good antimicrobial performance and good filming and streaking performance. The composition can contain a solvent with low water solubility, a volatile solvent that is miscible in water, and additional surfactants. The nonionic surfactant can be food safe. The composition can be impregnated and used on a wipe or other substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: The Clorox CompanyInventors: Richard E. Simon, Lily Cheng, David L. DeLeeuw
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Patent number: RE40495Abstract: An article for sanitizing a surface with a sanitizing solution while maintaining the concentration level of a sanitizer in the sanitizing solution at an effective concentration level. A substrate that absorbs and holds the sanitizing solution is treated with a sanitizer release polymer composition. The substrate may be a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric, a foam or sponge, or the like. The sanitizer release polymer composition may include a cationic or nonionic surfactant or binder that is operable to maintain the concentration level of the sanitizer at the effective level during prolonged periods of use.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Commun-I-Tec, Ltd.Inventor: Jeffrey S. Svendsen